T-shirt handmadestoriesworld | Upcycled navy blue sleeveless top

This navy blue sleeveless top is part of our new initiative to prevent waste by giving existing products a new lease of life. 

It's got a light and airy linen feel and a super soft finish to ensure the utmost comfort during hot summer days. 

• Relaxed design for maximum comfort
  
• Soft & airy fabric that keeps your skin cool in the summer
• Handwoven Andean motifs for a one-of-a-kind touch
• Limited edition of 20 pieces, assuring you exclusivity

Details

Ethically made

We follow the World Fair Trade Organisation's guidelines to ensure our practices are fair and improve the lives of those who work with us.

The strip with the Andean motifs has been handmade by women in a rural community in the Peruvian Andes. We pay them a fair wage and help the ones that want to set up their own local businesses. We also dedicate part of the profits to undertake development projects chosen by the women in the communities.

The original piece was tailored in a small family-run factory in Lima. We only work with small factories that respect workers' rights and treat them with the love and respect they deserve. The reworked top was redesigned and made in London by a local seamstress.

The handmade motifs

Each motif tells a story. This motif is called ley, and it's composed of Xs and rhombus. The Xs represent the paths in and around the community, and the rhombuses represent the small lakes you can find in their mountains. This is one of the designs they learn to weave first.

Please note that each woman may weave the motifs slightly differently so the ones in your clothes might not look exactly the same as the ones in the picture. The Xs and Os can be white with a black background or black with a white background. This makes every piece unique and special.