Kara Beach New SS2016 catalog

Beach & Accessories

Fair-Trade • Handmade • 2016

Kara Weaves | Beach and Resort 2016| www.karaweaves.com

Thank you for your interest in our work! Every item is individually handcrafted, using 100% cotton yarn, at weaving co-operatives in Kerala, India. Each of these pieces is travel friendly, highly absorbent, dries quickly and washes using less water. We are a social enterprise that hopes to promote this disappearing craftform through a fair-trade certified collection of products. To place an order, please email us at [email protected].

Information

Order information:

Opening order minimum: €400Re-order minimum: €300

Payments:

50% payment upon order via PayPal, wire transfers or demand draft/check in favor of Kara Ventures. Remaining 50% on a Net 30 basis.

For wire transfers, here are our details:Bank Name: Union Bank of IndiaAddress: Mulanthuruthy Branch, Ernakulam DistrictKerala 682314, IndiaAccount name: Kara VenturesAccount number: 550601010050036Swift Code: UBININBBKCH

Branding:

All items in our portfolio come with the Kara Weaves label. We would be happy to co-brand with your labels and tags. We can offer branding exclusive to the buyer for any customised orders (design/color).

Order Fulfillment:

In-stock products can get to you in 10-14 days. If not in stock, it can take up to 6-8 weeks depending upon quantities. All clients are requested to kindly plan accordingly. We can do expedited shipping with FedEx or UPS too; additional shipping fees may apply.

Samples:

Samples are available at full retail price plus shipping. The difference of the wholesale to retail price will be credited towards your wholesale order.

Contact us:

Kara Ventures13/256 A, Kanjiramattom POErnakulam DistrictKerala 682315, IndiaTel: +91 9995327661 (india) +1 443 827 8147 (usa)

Shipping information:

We ship from our studio in India via economical weight-based shipping. or via FedEx, UPS for expedited purchases.

Shipping and packing charges are not included and will depend on the weight of your final purchase.

Local taxes and import duties apply.

Cancellation and Return Policy:

We really want you to be happy with our products. For this, we ensure each item is personally inspected before getting shipped. In case it does not meet your expectations in any way, please contact us and we’ll assist you with returns and refunds.Please note for returns: we can not cover your cost to ship the products back to us.

Customisation in pattern + color:

5% more for orders above €200010% more for orders below €2000


BEAM™ Scarves Hand-fringed and screen printed100% cotton, handwoven, 30” x 70”

Our first collaboration with the Austin based BEAM textiles by Callen Thompson features her striking abstract landscape work screen-printed onto our fine muslin scarves.

Wholesale price: €28

Designed in collaboration with:

Sage Pink Sage Pink & Natural

Hexagon Mountains Natural & BlueHexagon Mountains


Multicolor dip-dye scarf

100% cotton, handwoven, 30”x 70”

Handwoven muslin scarves with dip-dye broad stripes, textured thin stripes interspersed with a loose weave and ribbed woven stripes. Each scarf has hand-tied tassles and is the perfect spring/summer accessory.



Dip Dye Scarves


Handwoven muslin scarves with dip-dye broad stripes and textured thin stripes. Each scarf has hand-tied tassles and is the perfect spring/summer accessory.


Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Rose Pink, Tangerine


Metallic Stripe Scarves


Handwoven with shimmering metallic threads in our light-weight muslin and hand-tied tassels.


Patterns:Bold Coral, Blue and Silver (1)Delicate Coral, Blue and Silver (2)Rose and Silver (3)Powder Blue, Rose and Silver (4)

1 2

3 4


3-Motif scarf


Our finest muslin handwoven with handwoven motifs to create the perfect summer/fall accessory. Woven with 3 graphic motif series on each edge and hand-tied tassles.


Color options:• Black stripes, Pink motifs• Pink stripes, Black motifs


Metallic motif scarves


Handwoven with shimmering metallic threadsin stripes and delicately placed motifs. Made of our lightest muslin in a powder blue and gold with hand-tied tassels.



Berry Scarves

100% cotton, handwoven, 30” x 70”

Our loose-weave scarf made on a berry base with either turquoise or golden yellow stripes make for a lightweight summer accessory.


Colors:Berry Teal or Berry Gold


Nursing Scarf

100% cotton, handwoven, 30” x 60”

This dual-patterned nursing scarf transitions effortlessly from a fashion accessory to a cover to easily nurse your baby in public. The neckline is wide enough to see the baby while you nurse, as well as comfortably wrap around your neck as a scarf when you’re done.


{Winner of the CII-NID Product Design Excellence Award 2015}


Mundu Kaftan 100% cotton, handwovenSize: 40”L, 44” W

Made of our classic mundu fabric, this flowy kaftan has a soft U-neck with pleats and bold graphic black edges.



Tide Kaftan

100% cotton, handwovenSize: 37”L, 44” W

This dip-dye check kaftan has gathers at the waist with a fun drawstring detail. On the reverse, this kaftan has bright stripes in acid green, magenta and peach. Made of our fine muslin-voile cotton, this is the perfect summer accessory.



Cherai Kaftan 100% cotton, handwoven.Size: 40”L, 44” W

With hand-fringed edges and a soft U-neck with pleats, this is a sky blue kaftan with graphic stripes in red and white.



Poovar Kaftan 100% cotton, handwovenSize: 40”L, 44” W

Made in a flattering dark green with bright fine yellow stripes across the top and gathers at the waist. Hand-tied tassels on the drawstring in a fun yellow to offset the jewel tones.



Bekal Kaftan

100% cotton, handwovenSice: 40”L, 44” W

This navy kaftan with hand-fringed edges creates a soft and flowy sillhouette. With red detailing and a white and lemon colored box-pleat in the front.



Sea and Sand Kaftan 100% cotton, handwoven.Size: 50”L, 40”W, 4” loose-weave panel

Sky-blue on one side and golden yellow pinstripes on the other separated by a loose-weave panel down the middle and a drawstring waist, this is a long and slender kaftan.



Beypore Kaftan

100% cotton, handwoven and hand-fringed.Size: 40”L, 44”W

This ultra-soft ecru kaftan with pinstripe pattern and two red stripes woven down each side has a drawstring under the bust. The piece also has delicate pompoms at the hem to highlight the two red stripes.

Wholesale price for set: €44


Varkala Kaftan

100% cotton, handwoven.Size: 40” L; 44”W

This boat-neck kaftan has elegant red stripes all along the sides and sleeves, hand-fridged edges and a tonal drawstring waist.



Sunset Kaftan

100% cotton, handwovenSize: 28”W, 50”L

This peach-hued kaftan has a broad row of turquoise stripes along the top and a few delicate lines at hte bottom. With a gentle scooped neckline and a slit at the back, this transtions easily as a comfortable summer shift.



Munnar Hills Kaftan 100% cotton, handwovenSize: 50”L; 28”W

Made of an acid green base color with a muted green stripe and a graphic black neckline running vertical, this long and slender piece featues a 17” slit in the front hem.



Kuttanad Kaftan

100% cotton, handwovenSize: 50”L; 40”W

This mustard yellow kaftan with an acid green front panel has an adjustable drawstring with contrasting tassels at the waist, a V-neckline and side slits.



Wave kaftan

100% cotton, handwoven.Size: 34”L; 40”W

This short kaftan has a scoop V neck and golden-hued tassles to draw it in at the waist. The turquoise stripes drape gracefully in a pinstripe pattern on a white base.

Wholesale pricee: €40


Payyoli Robe

100% cotton, handwoven. Size: 32”L, 60”W, 18”sleeve

A classic black pinstripe robe with a thin golden yellow stripe at each sleeve, made of the softest muslin cloth.



The Flip Blouse

100% cotton, handwovenSize: 28”L x 27”W

Made of a neutral gray boat neck front panel that reveals a graphic back panel made of dip-dye stripes and a multi-hued weave.



Kovalam Cliffs Blouse

100% cotton, handwovenSize: Length: 30”front, 33” back; Width: 27”

Made of a graphic and large-scale hand-patterned colored weave called the “chutti” on the right side of this natural weave muslin blouse with a V-neck. The back panel features delicate silver stripes running horizontally.



Thekkady Blouse


This deep V-necked blouse in a graphic and textured green stripe and ecru base is made of our ultra-soft cotton weave and sits comfortably at the hip level.



Athira top 100% cotton, handwovenSize: 32” L; 22W

This cafe-creme combination of a khakhi base with white pinstripes on one side has a deep V neck and hand-fringed edges.



Kappad Light cover-up

100% cotton, handwovenSize: 34”L; 36”Chest; 48” bottom circumference

Graphic pinstripes running horizontal and vertical in beige and black with a bright red tassel-tie at the neck makes this a summery and light beach cover-up.



Sky-scarf Poncho coverup

100% cotton, handwovenSize: 40” Square

This elegant coverup has a raffia pinstripe and navy edge with bright hued orange tassels that give it fun pops of color and keep it weighted down.



Edava Coverup

100% cotton, handwoven and hand-fringed.Size: 40L”; 40W”

Sky Blue base with pinstripes in white and a graphic red ribbed stripe with soft white tassels complete this light-weight beach coverup.



Seashell coverup

100% cotton, handwovenSize: 30”L x 38”W

Like a sea-shell this bold striped coverup (in a fresh lime green, a bordeaux brown or a navy blue) envelopes you comfortably at the beach or pool.

Wholesale price per robe: €24

Colors: Lime Green, Bordeaux, Navy


Teni Coverup 100% cotton, handwoven.Size: 40”L; 44W”

This blue check coverup with bright color details and a dip-dye pattern is made of our lightweight muslin weave.



Periyar Coverup


This golden hued cover-up made of our sturdy yet lightweight towel fabric falls gracefully with the delicate stripes on a berry brown base.



Twilight coverup

100% cotton, handwovenSize: 36” L x 5o” circumference.

The berry base with teal stripes provides a great texture for this comfortable short beach-coverup.



Chavara beach coverup

100% cotton, handwoven.Size: 40”L; 24”W; 14” Sleeve Length

This black and white pinstripe coverup is boldly broken up with a fresh rose-hued stripe and tassel details. Made of our soft towel fabric, this is the perfect beach accessory.



Tanur coverup 100% cotton, handwovenSize: 30” L x 38”W

These classic coverups in a summery Mustard Yellow or an Aquamarine are the perfect poolside companion and are extra-absorbent and quick-drying.



Water stripes towel

Unbleached off-white and colored yarn. 100% cotton, handwoven, 40” x 70”

Soft and flowy in a classic pinstripe pattern on an ecru base, this piece can be used as a beach towel, picnic mat, wraparound, table cloth, summer scarf.


Colors: Black, Green, Beige, Red or Aquamarine


Infini towel

Unbleached off-white and colored yarn. 100% cotton, handwoven, 40” x 70”

As the name suggests, there are literally infinite ways to use this product: as a beach towel, picnic mat, wraparound, table cloth, summer scarf…


Forest Rose Tangerine Bordeaux Ocean


Bath Style set

100% cotton, handwoven

This set of a bath towel, face towel and hand towel in co-ordinated stripes makes for a thoughtful gift or ideal travel companion. Custom colorways available. Available as a set or separates.

Wholesale price: Bathtowel 40”x70”: €15Face towel: 20”x 30”: €5Hand towel: 20” x 20”: €4Tiny Towel: 9” sq: €1


Beauty Kit

100% cotton, handmade

A fabric pouch to contain: Bathrobe, Tiny towels, Hair Band & Bath towel in any combination. Great for the spa, gym, beach, travel..

Wholesale price:

Bathrobe: €42Bath Towel: €18Bandana: €54 Tiny towels: €4Fabric pouch: €6

Tiny Towels


Utility Napkins, set of four. 100% cotton, handmade 12” squares.

These versatile tiny pieces make for purse-stuffer napkins, makeup removing cloths or can be soaked in essential oils for aromatherapy.

Wholesale price for a set of four: €4

Colors:Yellow + Sky BluePink + Sky Blue

Custom colorways available too.

Kara Beach New SS2016 catalog

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