Trace - Banana Fiber – Arth Atelier

Hand-Embroidered Wool Cardigan

Provenance Journey

Provenance means the place of origin or earliest known history of something. Each of our garment comes with a QR code that shares the history, & journey of the garment. Each fabric has its own story from farm to fiber to yarn to fabric to finishing/dyeing and eventually garment making. Our aim is to be a fully traceable brand with tracing origins down to farm or seed level for each of our fabrics, with the exception of garments that intentionally use deadstock, & vintage textiles, contributing to waste reduction and circularity.

Fiber Origin

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Santa Cruz, Argentina

Ethically sourced organic wool from free-range herds.

Bologna, Italy

NATIVA™ certified Farms

Bologna, Italy

Combing Mill

We source the finest wool and transport it to the combing mills. The greasy wool is washed, classified and dried, ready to be combed into wool tops.

Bologna, Italy

Wool Spinning

Wool tops are turned into yarns. Carefully testing for elasticity and resistance, wool fibers are combined to form the perfect yarn.

Carpi, Modena, Italy

Tailoring of the Garment

In the heart of Italy’s fashion district, Carpi, Modena, yarns are the knitted into cardigans by expert knitters. Every detail is considered, from the drape to the finish, ensuring a garment that is both timeless and contemporary.

New Delhi, India

Hand Work

The final chapter unfolds in New Delhi, India, where artisans add hand embroidery. This cross-continental collaboration brings together Italian craftsmanship and Indian artistry, resulting in a piece that is truly global in spirit and unique in character.

Farm

The journey begins at the source, where raw materials are grown, raised, or harvested. From regenerative wool farms in Uruguay to organic cotton fields in Texas.