Available in three classic colors, these shirts seamlessly combine tradition with contemporary style.
- Made of 70% cotton, 30% polyester
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Crinkled fabric with a check pattern
- Colors: Black, Blue, Brown
- Short sleeves, band collar, solid pocket
- Available in sizes M, L, XL
- Made in Nepal
Garment Measurement (Inches): Please note that the measurements are for the flat garment.
M: Length 29.5" | Chest 42"
L: Length 29.5" | Chest 47"
XL: Length 30.5" | Chest 51"
design: A relaxed button-up kurta shirt in a fine gingham check, finished with a stand-up band collar, short sleeves, and a solid-color contrast chest pocket. Three wooden buttons close the placket partway down, leaving room to wear it open at the neck or buttoned to the collar.
size: Available in M (Length 29.5", Chest 42"), L (Length 29.5", Chest 47"), and XL (Length 30.5", Chest 51"); measurements taken flat.
material: 70% cotton, 30% polyester crinkled check fabric with wooden buttons
features: Band collar, short sleeves, wooden button placket, solid contrast chest pocket, crinkled check fabric, handmade in Nepal
care: Machine wash cold with like colors and hang or lay flat to dry to preserve the crinkled texture.
disclaimer: As this shirt is made in small batches in Nepal, slight variations in the check pattern, crinkle texture, and button placement are natural and part of its handmade character.
Meaning & Intention
The kurta is one of the oldest garments still in everyday use, a simple collarless (or low-collared) shirt that has clothed people across South Asia for centuries. Its straight, unfussy cut carries an old idea forward: that clothing meant for daily life and quiet reflection alike should never fight the body or the breath.
The band collar, in particular, traces back to garments worn for meditation, prayer, and study, where a stiff Western collar would have been a distraction. Removing that structure was never an aesthetic choice alone; it was a way of dressing that put ease and attention ahead of formality, letting the wearer sit, bow, or breathe deeply without a shirt collar reminding them otherwise.
The checked weave and contrast pocket bring the kurta into the present without erasing that history. It reads as a shirt equally at home in a yoga studio, a garden, or a Sunday morning at the kitchen table, holding the kurta's original purpose of comfort with intention inside a shape that fits easily into modern days.
Slip this on for the mornings that call for less effort and more ease, whether that's a walk, a meditation cushion, or simply coffee on the porch before the day picks up speed. Its soft, broken-in feel and open collar make it a shirt that asks nothing of you, so you can turn your attention elsewhere.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Men who want an easy, breathable shirt for meditation, travel, or unhurried everyday wear
- Purpose: Everyday wear, meditation and yoga practice, travel, layering, gifting
- Suggested Mantra: I move through my day at ease
- Intention: Ease, Simplicity, Grounding
Questions & Guidance
What sizes does this kurta shirt come in?
It's available in M, L, and XL. M measures 29.5" long with a 42" chest, L is 29.5" long with a 47" chest, and XL is 30.5" long with a 51" chest, all measured flat.
What is the shirt made of?
It's woven from a 70% cotton, 30% polyester blend with a crinkled texture and a small check pattern, giving it a soft, breathable, slightly textured feel.
Does it have a collar?
Yes, a simple band (mandarin-style) collar rather than a traditional pointed shirt collar, in keeping with classic kurta styling.
Where is this shirt made?
It's made in Nepal, where small-batch tailoring shapes each shirt's fabric and finishing details.
How should I care for this shirt?
Machine wash it cold with similar colors and hang or lay it flat to dry so the crinkled fabric keeps its texture.
