Name: Hand Embroidered Cardigan Jacket with Vine Embroidery Pattern
SKU: 494416

Be confident in your own unique style with this elegant cardigan jacket embellished with a simple but authentic hand-embroidered pattern taken from heirloom suzani tapestries of the Zerafshan Valley of Tajikistan. The loose-fitting A-line body is made from a beautiful wool/rayon blend, for a drape and ease of movement that makes any woman feel beautiful, regardless of body type.

Handmade by Tajik artisans at Munir (formerly known as Arinumcrafts)
One-of-a-kind in Stock

Small: Red Embroidery
Medium: Available by Special Order in Red or White
Large: White Embroidery
Extra Large: Available by Special Order in Red or White
Available for Special Order in Other Colors

Fair Trade
Outer Fabric: Wool/rayon blend, with 100% cotton embroidery
Lined, synthetic silk
Dry cleaning recommended

Finished Jacket Measurements:

Small: Bust - 44", Length - 31", Sleeve Length-21"

Medium: Bust - 46", Length - 31.5", Sleeve Length - 21.75"

Large: Bust - 48.5", Length - 32.5", Sleeve Length - 22"

Extra Large: Bust - 52", Length - 33.5", Sleeve Length - 23"

Munir is headed by Munira Akilova (at left above), who has a passion for preserving and revitalizing the traditional patterns and ornaments from the Zerafshan River Valley of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in designs for the modern woman. Each piece "has its own meaning." Her designs have received the UNESCO Award of Excellence and have been exhibited at international fairs and exhibitions. She works with a team of impoverished women from rural mountain villages in the Panjakent region of Tajikistan (just across the border from Samarkand) and in the villages surrounding Khujand, helping them to build a future beyond daily survival. for more information about Munira and her Munir team.