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ATLAS CARDIGAN IN TUXEDO

Luxurious 70% silk 30% cotton satin cardigan, handwoven in Uzbekistan, trimmed with a silk velvet gathered collar and glitter grosgrain ties. Drawstring at the waist with the option to leave open for a straight look, or cinched for shaping. Wear alone or over another top for more coverage. Measurements: Size extra small: bust 36, waist 38, length 23.5, sleeve 233/4, shoulder 15 Size small: bust 38, waist 40, length 24, sleeve 243/4, shoulder 16 Size medium: bust 41, waist 42, length 24.5, sleeve 251/4, shoulder 17 Size large: bust 42, waist 44, length 24.5, sleeve 251/2, shoulder 17 Material: handwoven silk and cotton body, silk velvet trim Option to add brass amulets on the front and back of the collar, made in collaboration with Daniel Mawuli Quist in Kumasi, Ghana using a lost-wax cast method. Lost-wax brass casting was developed by the Asante people in Ghana to make objects for gold transactions, such as weights and canisters. Like their forefathers, Ghanas brass casters begin the process of making metal articles by sculpting in beeswax. The wax form is painted with a paste of fine charcoal and water and covered in a mold of coarse palm fibers and clay. Finally, the wax is poured out and replaced by molten brass. The finished brass piece is polished with palm nut fibers and sand over several days Monica is 5'7 with a 27" waist and wears size Small with the Box-Pleat Trouser in Black