MATSU.016

This one-of-a-kind garment is reversible and unique from each side.

Relaxed fit long kimono-style belted coat is crafted from vintage handwoven batik from Solo, Java in striking red and black tones. The reverse side features vintage handwoven silk ikat from Samarkand.

Batik from Solo, Central Java:

Solo (Surakarta) is one of the most historically important centers of batik-making in Indonesia, renowned for its symmetrical motifs, natural dyes, and refined detail. Traditional Javanese batik is created through a meticulous wax-resist process: molten wax is applied to the cloth by hand using a canting (a fine-tipped tool), after which the fabric is dyed, boiled, and re-waxed in stages to layer patterns and preserve color separations. Bin House, founded by Josephine Komara, has been instrumental in reviving these methods using handwoven bases and natural fibers, elevating batik from commodity cloth to contemporary heritage textile.

Ikat weaving in Uzbekistan is one of Central Asia’s most celebrated textile traditions, historically associated with the Silk Road cities of Bukhara, Samarkand, and especially the Ferghana Valley. Created through a complex resist-dyeing process in which threads are dyed before weaving, Uzbek ikat is renowned for its vibrant colors, blurred edges, and bold rhythmic patterns. Traditionally woven from silk or silk-cotton blends and known locally as abr (“cloud” in Persian, referring to the soft, feathered transitions of color), these textiles were once worn by nobility and merchants as symbols of status, prosperity, and artistic refinement. Uzbek ikat combines Persian, Turkic, and nomadic influences, resulting in a visual language that feels both architectural and fluid, balancing geometry with movement.

Keynote from Kārātoyaa:

• Please note , that  due to antique nature of the fabrics there may be signs of past experiences - we believe it adds value and a meaning to the garments.
• Some naturally dyed fabrics even after lasting generations may leave colour
• Please keep in mind that all Karatoyaa pieces are Dry Clean only with the Professional service provider.