Bamileke-Inspired Vest

Product Description: Introducing Malaika's original design, a Made in Japan knitwear piece inspired by the intricate Bamileke fabric patterns. Crafted from carefully selected 100% wool, this vest offers a soft and luxurious touch. Its V-neck and side-cut square design make it easy to layer over shirts. Available in three versatile colors: Black, Brown, and Blue. The knit's airy texture is a testament to the skillful craftsmanship of seasoned artisans, ensuring a cozy and comfortable feel.

Specifications:

• Brand: MALAIKA Made in Japan
• Country of Manufacture: Japan (Made in Fukushima)
• Material: 100% Wool
• Fabric: Medium weight with a semi-sheer quality, knitted to be soft and fluffy.
• Features:
  • V-neck
  • Edge and side ribbing
• Colors: Black, Brown, Blue
• Size (FREE):
  • Length: 42cm
  • Shoulder Width: 36cm
  • Body Width: 36cm
  • Hem Width: 33cm
• Model Height: 165cm
• Model Wearing Color: Brown

Special Notes:

This is a delicate item; please handle with care. Due to the fabric's nature, it may stretch under its own weight or develop pilling. There may be slight variations in size, color, and pattern. Be cautious of snags from belts, bags, or sharp objects while wearing. We recommend dry cleaning and advise against using a dryer. Avoid hanging the garment during storage.

Additional Information:

Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual products may differ in pattern and color. Please allow for slight measurement discrepancies.

About MALAIKA Made in Japan:

Malaika's knitwear is spun from high-quality Australian wool in Yamagata, dyed, and knitted in Fukushima. Once home to 250 knit factories, Fukushima now hosts only eight due to the influx of foreign products and the impact of natural disasters. Yet, skilled artisans alongside world-class Japanese knitting machines continue to uphold their passion for craftsmanship.

Having experienced knitwear from China, Peru, Nepal, and beyond, Malaika reaffirms the unique beauty and strength of "Japanese knitwear." Delivering garments made from 100% carefully selected wool, where accumulated skills and pride are woven into each piece, Malaika presents them to you.

About Bamileke Fabric:

This item uses "Ndop," an indigo-dyed fabric from the Bamileke tribe in western Cameroon, Central Africa. It's traditionally used as a backdrop for royal ceremonies and harvest festivals, and as a wrap for the wives and attendants of the royal palace. The fabric is made by sewing narrow strips of handwoven cotton together and then indigo-dyeing them. Men draw patterns on the fabric, while women stitch these patterns with raffia fibers before the dyeing process. The designs range from symbols of royal rooms and temples to motifs representing farmland and animals.