Long cache-coeur robe from the Japanese brand Quitan features a slightly raised collar that extends elegantly along the line of the shoulders, evoking the style of a traditional Korean robe. It is crafted from locally hand-spun and hand-woven Khadi cotton and adorned with “Chikankari” embroidery, a traditional art form from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, India. This intricate embroidery, said to have been introduced from Persia during the Mughal dynasty in the 17th century, is brought to life using techniques like Jaali and Phanda, all of which are inspired by ancient designs.

＊In the photos it is paired with Chikankari Top, Mark Kenly Domino Tan ‘s Nuri Beaded Skirt, and Emma Hope’s Ballerina Shoes.

One Size Only | Size Free
Center back length: 128cm, Shoulder width: 57.2cm, Length of the center back to end the sleeves: 79.1cm

＊Model height 164cm.

Care | 30°C machine wash.

ー Made in Indiaー

Quitan

Founded by designer Victoria Sae Miyata in Japan, Quitan is a clothing brand inspired by cultures and clothing from around the world. The brand is committed to paying homage to cultures and fashion from various parts of the globe through its neutral style designs. Quitan products aim to minimize their impact on the environment and the planet while integrating inspiration from traditional cultures with modern styles, creating comfortable, natural, and wearable pieces.

The brand name “quitan” comes from the Japanese word “kitan(綺譚（きたん)”, which means “a story written in beautiful prose.” As the concept of “exchange of cultures” expresses, many of the clothes are inspired by ethnic clothing and cultures from around the world, and the clothes are created with the image of connecting the dots of each individuality.

There were overflowing numbers of “differences” in our world.

Those differences would have been rooted in their respective fields, not been disharmony.

Before the diversity was uniformed by modernization, what was the world like?

“Quitan” is a bricolage of such fellowships for beautiful cultures.