MATSU.023

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 warm saffron and cinnamon tones. The reverse side features vintage handwoven silk from Northern India, dyed in dusty rose and block-printed with geometric motifs.

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.

Block printing is one of the oldest surface design techniques in Indian textile history. Artisans carve intricate patterns into wooden blocks, dip them in natural or pigment-based dyes, and press them rhythmically onto the fabric. Each print bears subtle variations — the result of human hand and eye — making every length of fabric one of a kind. This process, still practiced in many parts of Northern and Western India, is time-intensive and highly skilled, with traditions often passed down through generations of artisan families.

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.