nelly sethna study
$1,500
TAXES INCLUDED
Nelly Sethna was an extraordinary weaver, craftsman and writer who emerged at the cusp of our Independence. Identified by her unique body of work that was far from the nationalist aesthetic expected of artists in post-independence India. She created using modernist ideas in an Indian vernacular: from an extensive range of hand-knotted and hand-woven tapestries in cotton and wool, to immersive ceramic murals. Sethna’s recent retrospective, “The Unpaved, Crusty, Earthy Road” adopted a seductive palette of browns, burnt siennas, mauves. (to learn more, take a minute to view Sethna’s online retrospective)
A young Sethna had always been a follower of activist Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay—the driving force behind the renaissance of traditional handicrafts, handlooms, and theatre in independent India. It was only in the late 50s that Sethna met with Marianna Strengell (Head of Weaving at Cranbrook Academy of Art), under whose mentorship she became immersed in the ethos of Scandinavian modernism. And so in the 70s, when she retrieved a collection of beautiful, hand-carved Indian Kalamkari blocks that had been dormant in craftsmen’s homes—she decided to use them to create new design layouts that cater to a contemporary sensibility. With her combined knowledge from both disciplines, she became a ‘transcultural artist’.
Drawing upon techniques of various tapestry artists, we took a stab at creating a technique and tapestry of our own. We laboriously cut up individual strips of Aeromul, and sew them into long multi-colored ropes. We then devised, through playful trial and error, a palette that could be woven together in numerous patterns and numerous ways, using a classic basket weave. Traditional craftsmanship meets modern pattern-making in a stylized, kimono-cut jacket. This kimono works as an object, to be hung as a tapestry on your wall.
Sizing and Styling:
The model’s height is 5’7 ft and she comfortably fits in a free size. This kimono is designed to fit with a bit of room. If a statement kimono is what you are looking for, reach out to us and we can help guide you on how to accurately size this style. The model is wearing it paired with a classic black turtleneck and a slinky pair of shorts. It is the perfect throw over solids, with a pair of heels for a special gallery party. Before you choose to buy this style online, we encourage you to reach out to us on team@obataimu.com offline with a photograph of yourself—to help us guide you in picking the correct size—since each piece is made to order and is not eligible for an exchange / return / refund.
How to Care For Clay Cotton
CARE
100% cotton
biodegradable
hand-wash in cold water
dry-clean
best to steam
CARE MORE
While hand-washing; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry.
You can steam or flat iron this piece with no difficulty. It’s not super prone to wrinkling but that doesn’t mean it’s wrinkle-free. The best way to travel with Obataimu is with a pocket steamer. Once you invest in one, you will never travel without it.
If you must insist on washing it in the machine, put it in a laundry bag with the machine setting on a cold water quick spin and a pinch of detergent.
If you prefer to leave it to the professionals, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
A cotton t-shirt fabric that is 100% cotton, yet has a smooth finish like a ceramic glaze. We wanted its appearance to be substantial yet supple: “think clay!” Applying an enzyme glaze to the fabric once it was dyed helped us achieve something close to the sensation of a mud-bath. (click to read more)
taxes included. shipping details below.
SHIPPING:
Within 18 days of your purchase, your order will arrive at your doorstep directly from our atelier in India.
For orders within India, the shipping fee is INR 250.
For all International orders, the shipping fee is $25 for an order upto $800.
OBATAIMU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOM REGULATIONS WITHIN YOUR RESPECTIVE COUNTRY.
If you have not received your package, write to us at team@obataimu.com and we are happy to help you track your order.
More information on International Customs are mentioned below.
exchanges
THE HIM–HER–THEY COLLECTION IS A MADE-TO-ORDER + NO STOCK MODEL WORKING TOWARDS A NO-WASTE FUTURE.
Exchanges and returns, across cities and countries, invariably means an accumulation of stock.
THEREFORE WE CANNOT OFFER EXCHANGES.
For this reason many of our styles are loose fitting and easy for you to size. To avoid the desire for a return we have carefully created a sizing and styling guide customised for each product. If you are still hesitant about sizing online, we encourage you to reach out to us on team@obataimu.com offline with a standing photograph of yourself—to help us personally guide you to pick the correct size.
LENGTH
We want to make clear that our Body Length / Sleeve Length selector simply gets you closer to your length (but it is not exacting as it caters to an entire height category).
COLOR
We want to make clear there may be a 5-10% variation between the color you see on the screen to the color of your piece. For us, this is part of the charm of our hand-dyed human process.
returns and refunds
At Obataimu each piece is made to order; hand-dyed, hand-treated, hand-cut and sewed by one tailor from start to finish (no assembly line). Each order is meticulously processed and checked for quality before it is shipped out. In the off chance that you receive the wrong shipment or a piece with a manufacturing defect—reach out to us at team@obataimu.com and we will help you find a solution.
international customs information
The United States requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $800.
The United Kingdom requires No Customs Fee for an order upto £135.
Australia requires No Customs Fee for an order upto AUD 1000.
Europe requires No Customs Fee for an order upto €150.
Japan requires No Customs Fee for an order upto ¥10,000.
The U.A.E requires No Customs Fee for an order upto AED 1000.
Saudi Arabia requires No Customs Fee for an order upto SAR 1000.
Mexico requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $50.
Singapore requires No Customs Fee for an order upto SGD 400.
Canada requires No Customs Fee for an order upto CAD 20.
Ghana requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $100.
For all other countries, public information on Custom Regulations is not easily available. We advise you to look into it in within your own country.
OBATAIMU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOM REGULATIONS WITHIN YOUR RESPECTIVE COUNTRY.
If you have not received your package, write to us at team@obataimu.com and we are happy to help you track your order.
sustainability
Fashion overproduction is a real threat to our planet. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that discarded textiles and yard trimmings coming out of the United States make up 17.9% of total solid waste (MSW) that end up in landfills across the globe (2018).
We want to switch gears from the one-click shopping culture to more thoughtful consumption, keeping air pollution from e-commerce in consideration too. While the shipping industry is essential to the world’s economy and well-being, we are aware of its contributing factors on the global greenhouse gas emissions that are released into our atmosphere. Every year, the shipping industry is responsible for approximately 2.89% of CO2 gases emitted globally. This may seem low to you now, but by the year 2050, it is said to increase up to 130% (4th IMO GHG study, 2018). We are trying to work with you to help the global fashion model find a new way. Our no assembly line, no stock model is more expensive for us, but more considerate towards the planet.
How To Care For Aeromul
CARE
100% cotton
biodegradable
hand-wash in cold water
machine-wash in cold water
dry-clean
best to steam
CARE MORE
While hand-washing; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry.
You can steam or flat iron this piece with no difficulty. It’s not super prone to wrinkling but that doesn’t mean it’s wrinkle-free. The best way to travel with Obataimu is with a pocket steamer. Once you invest in one, you will never travel without it.
If you must insist on washing it in the machine, put it in a laundry bag with the machine setting on a cold water quick spin and a pinch of detergent.
If you prefer to leave it to the professionals, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
Termites build their mounds using an extremely sophisticated understanding of ventilation. Engineers have been in awe of this design system since they discovered it. These creatures manipulate the openings and closings on the surface facade of their mounds, to ensure that they are perfectly cool on the inside when it is hot, and warm on the inside when it is cold. Fascinated by this, we decided to try and apply this logic to a madras mul-mul fabric to make it something you could live in all year round. (click to read more)
How To Care For Imitation Linen
CARE
91% cotton 7% linen
biodegradable
hand-wash in cold water
dry clean
do not machine-wash
best to steam
CARE MORE
While hand-washing; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry.
You can steam or flat iron this piece with no difficulty. It’s not super prone to wrinkling but that doesn’t mean it’s wrinkle-free. The best way to travel with Obataimu is with a pocket steamer. Once you invest in one, you will never travel without it.
If you prefer to leave it to the professionals, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
While cotton and linen have similarities: the common misconception is that linen is a kind of cotton. Linen is actually made from the flax plant, not from cotton. Belgian and Italian linen are richer than Indian linen, while Indian cotton has unique and highly desirable feeling compared to many other cottons across the world. We decided to blend just a touch of Indian linen into a cotton base to create a hybrid of the two. (click to read more)
How To Care For Prismatic Waffle
CARE
100% cotton
biodegradable
hand-wash in cold water
dry clean
do not machine-wash
best to steam
CARE MORE
While hand-washing; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry.
You can steam or flat iron this piece with no difficulty. It’s not super prone to wrinkling but that doesn’t mean it’s wrinkle-free. The best way to travel with Obataimu is with a pocket steamer. Once you invest in one, you will never travel without it.
If you prefer to leave it to the professionals, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
Through a series of knits and tucks in the needles of a knitting machine, an infinite number of patterns and textures can emerge. Among the thousands of variations, we developed a special waffle surface. A 100% cotton knit with an embossed texture that makes this pop with color. (click to read more)
How To Care For Vaporized Viscose
CARE
100% modal
biodegradable
hand-wash in cold water
when quilted—dry-clean only
do not machine-wash
best to steam
CARE MORE
While hand-washing; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry.
You can steam or flat iron this piece with no difficulty. It’s not super prone to wrinkling but that doesn’t mean it’s wrinkle-free. The best way to travel with Obataimu is with a pocket steamer. Once you invest in one, you will never travel without it.
If you prefer to leave it to the professionals, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
We sought after the slinkiness of silk with the weight and texture of cotton. A masculine matte sheen yet with a feline quality. So we box the fabric in a bio-vapor after it is dyed—like a sauna that totally relaxes it, releasing all the tension in its binds. The result is a fabric that embodies the decadent spirit of a fetishist’s midnight feast. (click to read more)
How To Care For Versatile Khadi
CARE
100% cotton
biodegradable
dry clean only
do not machine-wash or hand-wash
best to steam
CARE MORE
Steam-clean at home, and then dry-clean after a few wears. We suggest doing it for 5 to 10 minutes, to remove the odour and bacteria. If the piece has perspiration marks, or if you stain it—dry cleaning is the only way to go. Do not attempt to remove the stain yourself at home.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
Khadi is symbolic of India’s independence movement. A pure cotton still spun by hand on a wheel, it is usually crisp and slightly coarse. We have always loved the stiff look and deep cultural associations of Khadi—yet wondered how we could take a contemporary approach to it. We wanted a flexible Khadi so that we could play with the fabric in a wider range of patterns beyond saris, dhotis and the Indian style Kurta Pajamas. (click to read more)
How To Care For Womb Waffle
CARE
100% cotton
biodegradable
hand-wash in cold water
dry clean
do not machine-wash
best to steam
CARE MORE
While hand-washing; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry.
You can steam or flat iron this piece with no difficulty. It’s not super prone to wrinkling but that doesn’t mean it’s wrinkle-free. The best way to travel with Obataimu is with a pocket steamer. Once you invest in one, you will never travel without it.
If you prefer to leave it to the professionals, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
Except for sight it is believed by scientists that all of our other senses—smell, taste, touch, and listening—all come to life when we are in the womb. Before we are born. This pre-sight phase of cross-sensory investigation was our starting point for this fabric. (click to read more)
How To Care For Cloud Cotton
CARE
100% cotton
biodegradable
hand-wash in cold water
dry clean
best to steam
CARE MORE
While hand-washing; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry.
You can steam or flat iron this piece with no difficulty. It’s not super prone to wrinkling but that doesn’t mean it’s wrinkle-free. The best way to travel with Obataimu is with a pocket steamer. Once you invest in one, you will never travel without it.
If you must insist on washing it in the machine, put it in a laundry bag with the machine setting on a cold water quick spin and a pinch of detergent.
If you prefer to leave it to the professionals, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
Are you someone who lives in a tee? Do you have an old t-shirt you can never get yourself to throw away, even though it has holes in it? Because it just feels better and better as it ages. If so. This fabric is made for you. Like a cloud re-cycling itself, our trick here is that we pre-bundle wash this pure cotton knit over and over again. (click to read more)
How To Care For Naked Slub
This is a viscose and polyester blend knit, designed to feel like a second skin to the body. We have been very careful not to cross the 4% limit of elastane / polyester in the blend—ensuring that it will at least still de-compose on its own, while keeping micro-plastics to a minimum. It is machine washable but only using a laundry bag with the machine setting on a cold water quick spin. It can be hand-washed in cold water—not just because it wastes less water but also because it preserves our enzyme-treatment better. While hand-washing; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry.
Obataimu fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways. You can steam or flat iron this piece with ease—it is not super prone to wrinkling. The best way to travel with Obataimu is with a pocket steamer. Once you invest in one, you will never travel without it.
If you couldn’t be bothered to fuss over it, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
Each piece from Obataimu is hand dyed at our effluent plant, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish.
How To Care For Liquid Silk
CARE
100% silk
biodegradable
dry clean only
do not machine-wash or hand-wash
best to steam
CARE MORE
Steam-clean at home, and then dry-clean after a few wears. We suggest doing it for 5 to 10 minutes, to remove the odour and bacteria. If the piece has perspiration marks, or if you stain it—dry cleaning is the only way to go. Do not attempt to remove the stain yourself at home.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
We imaged a luxurious pure satin silk but with the ease and movement of water. The feeling of swimming in the dead sea; a fabric that effortlessly carries you away. We wanted to develop a silk that you slip into when you come home and don’t feel like slipping out of. A man’s dream boxer. (click to read more)
How To Care For Yoganomic Modal
CARE
97% modal 3% elastane
biodegradable
hand-wash in cold water
when quilted—dry-clean only
do not machine-wash
best to steam
CARE MORE
While hand-washing; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry.
You can steam or flat iron this piece with no difficulty. It’s not super prone to wrinkling but that doesn’t mean it’s wrinkle-free. The best way to travel with Obataimu is with a pocket steamer. Once you invest in one, you will never travel without it.
If you prefer to leave it to the professionals, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
Functional work-wear or sleepwear need to be thought through ergonomically. Obataimu also designs furniture and so we spend a lot of time contemplating ergonomics and ‘resting positions’. It occurred to us that Western Ergonomics suggests that there are just a few ways to sit: upright, reclining or flat. (click to read more)
How To Care For Your Adult Swaddle
Our Adult Swaddle is double-sided; the first layer is Aeromul (100% cotton), and the second layer is Naked Slub (a blend of polyester and viscose). It is never meant to be discarded. It is easy to mend, dry-clean only and will last you forever if you take care of it. Keep in mind it ages like wine and is to be cherished and passed on like an heirloom.
FOR LONGEVITY, DO NOT MACHINE-WASH THIS PIECE.
We strongly recommend you dry-clean only.
However, if you are somewhere where you absolutely cannot dry-clean, lost in depths of a forest, you can hand-wash it in cold water! While hand-washing; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry.
If you couldn’t be bothered to fuss over it, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
Obataimu fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
how to care for this technique
This inbred lattice technique is made in our soft Cloud Cotton, a 100% cotton knit with the hand-feel of your favorite t-shirt. We cut up t-shirt fabric and created individual rope that we then wove together, by stitching one strip at a time on top of the next. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
taxes included. shipping details below.
At Obataimu, each piece is specially hand-dyed, cut and made by one tailor from start to finish, just for you. Within 22 days of your purchase, your order will arrive at your doorstep directly from our atelier in India.
For orders within India, the shipping fee is INR 250.
For all International orders, the shipping fee is $25 for an order upto $800.
OBATAIMU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOM REGULATIONS WITHIN YOUR RESPECTIVE COUNTRY.
If you have not received your package, write to us at team@obataimu.com and we are happy to help you track your order.
More information on International Customs are mentioned below.
exchanges and returns
Obataimu follows an inventory free model as a step towards a no-waste future. Each piece is made to order; hand-dyed, hand-treated, hand-cut and sewed (by one tailor from start to finish) especially for you. Our clients are people who share this vision. Fashion overproduction is a real threat to our planet. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that discarded textiles and yard trimmings coming out of the United States make up 17.9% of total solid waste (MSW) that end up in landfills across the globe (2018).
THIS EXPERIMENTAL STYLE IS A COMMISSIONED PIECE, THEREFORE IT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AN EXCHANGE / RETURN / REFUND.
The techniques used to create this piece are elaborate to make with extensive craftsmanship at every step. Before you choose to buy this style online, we require you to get in touch with us out to us on team@obataimu.com offline with a photograph of yourself—to help us guide you pick the correct size—since each piece is made to order.
If you live in Mumbai and have purchased this piece, you can reach out to us on team@obataimu.com to make a private appointment at our studio so we can accurately guide you.
international customs information
The United States requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $800.
The United Kingdom requires No Customs Fee for an order upto £135.
Australia requires No Customs Fee for an order upto AUD 1000.
Europe requires No Customs Fee for an order upto €150.
Japan requires No Customs Fee for an order upto ¥10,000.
The U.A.E requires No Customs Fee for an order upto AED 1000.
Saudi Arabia requires No Customs Fee for an order upto SAR 1000.
Mexico requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $50.
Singapore requires No Customs Fee for an order upto SGD 400.
Canada requires No Customs Fee for an order upto CAD 20.
Ghana requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $100.
For all other countries, public information on Custom Regulations is not easily available. We advise you to look into it in within your own country.
OBATAIMU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOM REGULATIONS WITHIN YOUR RESPECTIVE COUNTRY.
If you have not received your package, write to us at team@obataimu.com and we are happy to help you track your order.
sustainability
We want to switch gears from the one-click shopping culture to more thoughtful consumption, keeping air pollution from e-commerce in consideration too. While the shipping industry is essential to the world’s economy and well-being, we are aware of its contributing factors on the global greenhouse gas emissions that are released into our atmosphere. Every year, the shipping industry is responsible for approximately 2.89% of CO2 gases emitted globally. This may seem low to you now, but by the year 2050, it is said to increase up to 130% (4th IMO GHG study, 2018). We are trying to work with you to help the global fashion model find a new way.
Keeping all of this in mind, in order for us to work together, we urge you to please iron your piece before you try it on, and spend a little time with it in front of the mirror before you bid to exchange. Our no assembly line, no stock model is more expensive for us, but more considerate towards the planet.
shipping
Within 10 days of your purchase, your order will arrive at your doorstep directly from our atelier in India.
If you would like to purchase The Adult Swaddle by the dozen, we suggest reaching out to us on team@obataimu.com so we can help streamline your experience.
For all International orders, the shipping fee is $25 for an order upto $800.
For orders within India, the shipping fee is INR 800 upto INR 50,000.
The United States requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $800.
The United Kingdom requires No Customs Fee for an order upto £135.
Australia requires No Customs Fee for an order upto AUD 1000.
Europe requires No Customs Fee for an order upto €150.
OBATAIMU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOM REGULATIONS WITHIN YOUR RESPECTIVE COUNTRY.
If you have not received your package, write to us at team@obataimu.com and we are happy to help you track your order.
For more information on International Customs, please click on the link below.
exchanges and returns
Each swaddle from Obataimu is hand-treated, hand-cut and sewed by one tailor from start to finish. The Adult Swaddle follows a stock of small batch inventory. This is our way of working towards a no-waste future.
THE ADULT SWADDLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AN EXCHANGE / RETURN / REFUND.
If you are unhappy with your product, we will require you to send us a photograph of your concern to team@obataimu.com within 7 days from the date of your delivery.
note to old international clients
If you dip in and out of Mumbai often, and are used to shopping directly from our store (even though you live overseas) reach out to your family or friends here to assist you in buying from our Indian domain. We can cater to you only, on the condition that you will be responsible for organising the collection of your order directly from the Kala Ghoda store in Mumbai.
sustainability
We want to switch gears from the one-click shopping culture to more thoughtful consumption, keeping air pollution from e-commerce in consideration too. While the shipping industry is essential to the world’s economy and well-being, we are aware of its contributing factors on the global greenhouse gas emissions that are released into our atmosphere. Every year, the shipping industry is responsible for approximately 2.89% of CO2 gases emitted globally. This may seem low to you now, but by the year 2050, it is said to increase up to 130% (4th IMO GHG study, 2018). We are trying to work with you to help the global fashion model find a new way.
Keeping all of this in mind, in order for us to work together, we urge you to please iron your piece before you try it on, and spend a little time with it in front of the mirror before you bid to exchange. Our no assembly line, no stock model is more expensive for us, but more considerate towards the planet.
international customs information
The United States requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $800.
The United Kingdom requires No Customs Fee for an order upto £135.
Australia requires No Customs Fee for an order upto AUD 1000.
Europe requires No Customs Fee for an order upto €150.
Japan requires No Customs Fee for an order upto ¥10,000.
The U.A.E requires No Customs Fee for an order upto AED 1000.
Saudi Arabia requires No Customs Fee for an order upto SAR 1000.
Mexico requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $50.
Singapore requires No Customs Fee for an order upto SGD 400.
Canada requires No Customs Fee for an order upto CAD 20.
Ghana requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $100.
For all other countries, public information on Custom Regulations is not easily available. We advise you to look into it in within your own country.
OBATAIMU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOM REGULATIONS WITHIN YOUR RESPECTIVE COUNTRY.
If you have not received your package, write to us at team@obataimu.com and we are happy to help you track your order.
shipping
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY OUTSIDE OF INDIA.
For orders within India, the shipping fee is INR 800.
Within 4 days of your purchase, your order will arrive at your doorstep directly from our atelier in India.
If you have not received your package, write to us at team@obataimu.com and we are happy to help you track your order.
exchanges and returns
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AN EXCHANGE / RETURN / REFUND.
We secure your book in special packaging to make sure the book almost always arrives in good condition. But unfortunately, we cannot take responsibility for the shipping company.
At Obataimu, we want to switch gears from the one-click shopping culture to more thoughtful consumption, keeping air pollution from e-commerce in consideration too. While the shipping industry is essential to the world’s economy and well-being, we are aware of its contributing factors on the global greenhouse gas emissions that are released into our atmosphere. Every year, the shipping industry is responsible for approximately 2.89% of CO2 gases emitted globally. This may seem low to you now, but by the year 2050, it is said to increase up to 130% (4th IMO GHG study, 2018). We are trying to work with you to help the global online shopping model find a new way.
For any concerns, please write to us at team@obataimu.com within 4 days of delivery.
note to international clients gifting to family and friends in india
If you are overseas and would like to gift our books to your friends and family in India, reach out to us at team@obataimu.com to take your order offline. We can personalize it with a hand-written note for your loved one, and deliver it anywhere in India within 4 days.
how to care for this technique
This technique is made in our Womb Waffle, a 100% cotton waffle knit with the hand-feel of your favorite sweatshirt. We cut up little squares of fabric and create individual stripes to resemble blocks that we then sew together, by stitching one block at a time. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
how to care for this technique
This inbred lattice technique is made in our soft Cloud Cotton, a 100% cotton knit with the hand-feel of your favorite t-shirt. We cut up t-shirt fabric and create individual rope that we then knit together, by weaving one strip at a time into the next. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
how to care for this technique
This inbred quilting technique is made in combination with our Yoganomic Modal (96% modal natural and 4% elastane polyester) and our soft Cloud Cotton (100% cotton) blend knit. In tandem with our ethos, the elastane content falls below 5%, ensuring that it will still de-compose on its own, while keeping micro-plastics to a minimum. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
how to care for this technique
This inbred quilting technique is made in combination with our Yoganomic Modal (96% modal natural and 4% elastane polyester) and our soft Cloud Cotton (100% cotton) blend knit. In tandem with our ethos, the elastane content falls below 5%, ensuring that it will still de-compose on its own, while keeping micro-plastics to a minimum. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery. As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
DRY CLEAN ONLY.
THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
If you choose to steam-clean at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
how to care for this technique
This inbred lattice technique is made in our soft Cloud Cotton, a 100% cotton knit with the hand-feel of your favorite t-shirt. We cut up t-shirt fabric and created individual rope that we then stitch together; one strip at a time. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
how to care for this technique
This is a 100% satin silk woven fabric. It is not machine-washable nor can it be hand-washed. Along with delicate fabrics comes great responsibility. Treat this piece like an eternal part of your wardrobe and leave it to the professionals.
How to use and clean piece:
1. Steam-clean at home, and then dry-clean after a few wears.
2. While steam-cleaning with a professional home steamer or a pocket steamer if you are on the road—use the steamer not just to take out the creases (being delicate by birth, this fabric is prone to wrinkling) but to actually clean out the fabric. We suggest doing it for 5 to 10 minutes, to remove the odour and bacteria.
3. If the piece has perspiration marks, or if you stain it—dry cleaning is the only way to go. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE STAIN YOURSELF AT HOME.
Obataimu fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
Each piece from Obataimu is hand dyed at our effluent plant, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish.
how to care for this technique
This is a 96% modal (natural) and 4% elastane (polyester) blend knit. In tandem with our ethos, the elastane content falls below 5%, ensuring that it will still de-compose on its own, while keeping micro-plastics to a minimum. With the flexibility of a Yogi and a soft hand-feel, we urge you to either dry clean or hand-wash in cold water—not just because it wastes less water but also because it preserves our enzyme-treatment better.
While hand-washing; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry. Do not machine-wash this piece.
Obataimu fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways. You can steam or flat iron this piece with no difficulty. It’s not super prone to wrinkling but that doesn’t mean it’s wrinkle-free. The best way to travel with Obataimu is with a pocket steamer. Once you invest in one, you will never travel without it.
If you prefer to leave it to the professionals, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
Each piece from Obataimu is hand dyed at our effluent plant, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish.
how to care for this technique
This inbred weaving technique is made in our soft Aeromul, a 100% cotton weave with the hand-feel of a cloud. We cut up strips of our aeromul fabric and create individual rope that we then weave together, in intricate patterns. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most detailed techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
How To Care For The Nightingale Dress
The Nightingale is double-sided; the first layer is Aeromul (100% cotton), and the second layer is Naked Slub (a blend of polyester and viscose). It is never meant to be discarded. It is easy to mend, dry-clean only and will last you forever if you take care of it. Keep in mind it ages like wine and is to be cherished and passed on like an heirloom.
FOR LONGEVITY, DO NOT MACHINE-WASH THIS PIECE.
We strongly recommend you dry-clean only.
However, if you are somewhere where you absolutely cannot dry-clean, lost in depths of a forest, you can hand-wash it in cold water! While hand-washing; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry.
If you couldn’t be bothered to fuss over it, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
Obataimu fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
How To Care For This Technique
This inbred quilting technique is made in combination with our Yoganomic Modal (96% modal natural and 4% elastane polyester) and our soft Cloud Cotton (100% cotton) blend knit. In tandem with our ethos, the elastane content falls below 5%, ensuring that it will still de-compose on its own, while keeping micro-plastics to a minimum. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
How To Care For This Technique
This inbred weaving technique is made in our soft Aeromul, a 100% cotton weave with the hand-feel of a cloud. We cut up strips of our aeromul fabric and create individual rope that we then weave together, in intricate patterns. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most detailed techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
how to care for this technique
This inbred lattice technique is made in our soft Cloud Cotton, a 100% cotton knit with the hand-feel of your favorite t-shirt. We cut up t-shirt fabric and created individual rope that we then wove together, by stitching one strip at a time on top of the next. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
How To Care For Your Samurai-Monk
This is a 100% cotton knit and is one of the gentlest fabrics in the Obataimu family. We recommend you treat it with absolute care by either hand-washing or dry-cleaning the piece.
It can be hand-washed in cold water—not just because it wastes less water but also because it preserves our enzyme-treatment better. While hand-washing; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry.
You can steam or flat iron this piece with no difficulty. It’s not super prone to wrinkling but that doesn’t mean it’s wrinkle-free. The best way to travel with your Cloud Cotton tee is with a pocket steamer. Once you invest in one, you will never travel without it. If you couldn’t be bothered to fuss over a t-shirt, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
Obataimu fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
taxes included. shipping details below.
SHIPPING:
Within 10 days of your purchase, your order will arrive at your doorstep directly from our atelier in India.
For orders within India, the shipping fee is INR 250.
For all International orders, the shipping fee is $25 for an order upto $800.
OBATAIMU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOM REGULATIONS WITHIN YOUR RESPECTIVE COUNTRY.
If you have not received your package, write to us at team@obataimu.com and we are happy to help you track your order.
More information on International Customs are mentioned below.
exchanges
Each Samurai Monk Gift Set from Obataimu is hand-treated, hand-cut and sewed by one tailor from start to finish. This product follows a stock of small batch inventory. This is our way of working towards a no-waste future.
THE SAMURAI MONK GIFT SET IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AN EXCHANGE / RETURN / REFUND.
If you are unhappy with your product, we will require you to send us a photograph of your concern to team@obataimu.com within 7 days from the date of your delivery.
returns and refunds
At Obataimu each piece is made to order; hand-dyed, hand-treated, hand-cut and sewed by one tailor from start to finish (no assembly line). Each order is meticulously processed and checked for quality before it is shipped out. In the off chance that you receive the wrong shipment or a piece with a manufacturing defect—reach out to us at team@obataimu.com and we will help you find a solution.
international customs information
The United States requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $800.
The United Kingdom requires No Customs Fee for an order upto £135.
Australia requires No Customs Fee for an order upto AUD 1000.
Europe requires No Customs Fee for an order upto €150.
Japan requires No Customs Fee for an order upto ¥10,000.
The U.A.E requires No Customs Fee for an order upto AED 1000.
Saudi Arabia requires No Customs Fee for an order upto SAR 1000.
Mexico requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $50.
Singapore requires No Customs Fee for an order upto SGD 400.
Canada requires No Customs Fee for an order upto CAD 20.
Ghana requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $100.
For all other countries, public information on Custom Regulations is not easily available. We advise you to look into it in within your own country.
OBATAIMU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOM REGULATIONS WITHIN YOUR RESPECTIVE COUNTRY.
If you have not received your package, write to us at team@obataimu.com and we are happy to help you track your order.
sustainability
We want to switch gears from the one-click shopping culture to more thoughtful consumption, keeping air pollution from e-commerce in consideration too. While the shipping industry is essential to the world’s economy and well-being, we are aware of its contributing factors on the global greenhouse gas emissions that are released into our atmosphere. Every year, the shipping industry is responsible for approximately 2.89% of CO2 gases emitted globally. This may seem low to you now, but by the year 2050, it is said to increase up to 130% (4th IMO GHG study, 2018). We are trying to work with you to help the global fashion model find a new way.
Keeping all of this in mind, in order for us to work together, we urge you to please iron your piece before you try it on, and spend a little time with it in front of the mirror before you bid to exchange. Our no assembly line, no stock model is more expensive for us, but more considerate towards the planet.
taxes included. shipping details below.
SHIPPING:
Within 18 days of your purchase, your order will arrive at your doorstep directly from our atelier in India.
For orders within India, the shipping fee is INR 250.
For all International orders, the shipping fee is $25 for an order upto $800.
OBATAIMU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOM REGULATIONS WITHIN YOUR RESPECTIVE COUNTRY.
If you have not received your package, write to us at team@obataimu.com and we are happy to help you track your order.
More information on International Customs are mentioned below.
exchanges
THE NIGHTINGALE IS A MADE-TO-ORDER + NO STOCK MODEL WORKING TOWARDS A NO-WASTE FUTURE.
Exchanges and returns, across cities and countries, invariably means an accumulation of stock.
THEREFORE WE CANNOT OFFER EXCHANGES.
For this reason many of our styles are loose fitting and easy for you to size. To avoid the desire for a return we have carefully created a sizing and styling guide customised for each product. If you are still hesitant about sizing online, we encourage you to reach out to us on team@obataimu.com offline with a standing photograph of yourself—to help us personally guide you to pick the correct size.
returns and refunds
At Obataimu each piece is made to order; hand-dyed, hand-treated, hand-cut and sewed by one tailor from start to finish (no assembly line). Each order is meticulously processed and checked for quality before it is shipped out. In the off chance that you receive the wrong shipment or a piece with a manufacturing defect—reach out to us at team@obataimu.com and we will help you find a solution.
international customs information
The United States requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $800.
The United Kingdom requires No Customs Fee for an order upto £135.
Australia requires No Customs Fee for an order upto AUD 1000.
Europe requires No Customs Fee for an order upto €150.
Japan requires No Customs Fee for an order upto ¥10,000.
The U.A.E requires No Customs Fee for an order upto AED 1000.
Saudi Arabia requires No Customs Fee for an order upto SAR 1000.
Mexico requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $50.
Singapore requires No Customs Fee for an order upto SGD 400.
Canada requires No Customs Fee for an order upto CAD 20.
Ghana requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $100.
For all other countries, public information on Custom Regulations is not easily available. We advise you to look into it in within your own country.
OBATAIMU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOM REGULATIONS WITHIN YOUR RESPECTIVE COUNTRY.
If you have not received your package, write to us at team@obataimu.com and we are happy to help you track your order.
sustainability
Fashion overproduction is a real threat to our planet. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that discarded textiles and yard trimmings coming out of the United States make up 17.9% of total solid waste (MSW) that end up in landfills across the globe (2018).
We want to switch gears from the one-click shopping culture to more thoughtful consumption, keeping air pollution from e-commerce in consideration too. While the shipping industry is essential to the world’s economy and well-being, we are aware of its contributing factors on the global greenhouse gas emissions that are released into our atmosphere. Every year, the shipping industry is responsible for approximately 2.89% of CO2 gases emitted globally. This may seem low to you now, but by the year 2050, it is said to increase up to 130% (4th IMO GHG study, 2018). We are trying to work with you to help the global fashion model find a new way. Our no assembly line, no stock model is more expensive for us, but more considerate towards the planet.
how to care for this technique
This inbred quilting technique is made in combination with our Yoganomic Modal (96% modal natural and 4% elastane polyester) and our soft Cloud Cotton (100% cotton) blend knit. In tandem with our ethos, the elastane content falls below 5%, ensuring that it will still de-compose on its own, while keeping micro-plastics to a minimum. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery. As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
DRY CLEAN ONLY.
THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
If you choose to steam-clean at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
taxes included. shipping details below.
SHIPPING:
Within 10 days of your purchase, your order will arrive at your doorstep directly from our atelier in India.
For orders within India, the shipping fee is INR 250.
For all International orders, the shipping fee is $25 for an order upto $800.
OBATAIMU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOM REGULATIONS WITHIN YOUR RESPECTIVE COUNTRY.
If you have not received your package, write to us at team@obataimu.com and we are happy to help you track your order.
More information on International Customs are mentioned below.
exchanges
Each letter paper set from Obataimu is sewed by one tailor from start to finish. The Hand Stitched Letter Paper follows a stock of small batch inventory. This is our way of working towards a no-waste future.
THE HAND STITCHED LETTER PAPER IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AN EXCHANGE / RETURN / REFUND.
If you are unhappy with your product, we will require you to send us a photograph of your concern to team@obataimu.com within 7 days from the date of your delivery.
returns and refunds
At Obataimu each product is made to order. Every order is meticulously processed and checked for quality before it is shipped out. In the off chance that you receive the wrong shipment or a piece with a manufacturing defect—reach out to us at team@obataimu.com and we will help you find a solution.
international customs information
The United States requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $800.
The United Kingdom requires No Customs Fee for an order upto £135.
Australia requires No Customs Fee for an order upto AUD 1000.
Europe requires No Customs Fee for an order upto €150.
Japan requires No Customs Fee for an order upto ¥10,000.
The U.A.E requires No Customs Fee for an order upto AED 1000.
Saudi Arabia requires No Customs Fee for an order upto SAR 1000.
Mexico requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $50.
Singapore requires No Customs Fee for an order upto SGD 400.
Canada requires No Customs Fee for an order upto CAD 20.
Ghana requires No Customs Fee for an order upto $100.
For all other countries, public information on Custom Regulations is not easily available. We advise you to look into it in within your own country.
OBATAIMU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOM REGULATIONS WITHIN YOUR RESPECTIVE COUNTRY.
If you have not received your package, write to us at team@obataimu.com and we are happy to help you track your order.
sustainability
We want to switch gears from the one-click shopping culture to more thoughtful consumption, keeping air pollution from e-commerce in consideration too. While the shipping industry is essential to the world’s economy and well-being, we are aware of its contributing factors on the global greenhouse gas emissions that are released into our atmosphere. Every year, the shipping industry is responsible for approximately 2.89% of CO2 gases emitted globally. This may seem low to you now, but by the year 2050, it is said to increase up to 130% (4th IMO GHG study, 2018). We are trying to work with you to help the global fashion model find a new way.
Keeping all of this in mind, in order for us to work together, we urge you to please iron your piece before you try it on, and spend a little time with it in front of the mirror before you bid to exchange. Our no assembly line, no stock model is more expensive for us, but more considerate towards the planet.
How to Care For Cropped Cashmere
CARE
100% cotton
biodegradable
dry-clean or hand-wash
do not machine-wash
best to steam
CARE MORE
If you must hand-wash; start by filling the container with cold water. Add just a pinch of non-toxic / acid and phosphate free laundry powder, and dip the piece in for a maximum of 5 minutes. Do not twist and squeeze on removal, instead lay it flat on the rack to dry. Never put the piece in a dryer or leave it out in the sun to dry.
You can steam or flat iron this piece with no difficulty. It’s not super prone to wrinkling but that doesn’t mean it’s wrinkle-free. The best way to travel with Obataimu is with a pocket steamer. Once you invest in one, you will never travel without it.
Do not machine wash this piece.
If you prefer to leave it to the professionals, just give it to the dry-cleaners and it will come back perfectly.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
We decided to develop a twill weave that has small air spaces making it warm without weight, while a zigzag herringbone surface gives it some texture. The result was our Cropped Cashmere—a 100% cotton that is brushed and trained to behave like cashmere. (click to read more)
how to care for this technique
This inbred lattice technique is made in our soft Cloud Cotton, a 100% cotton knit with the hand-feel of your favorite t-shirt. We cut up t-shirt fabric and created individual rope that we then wove together, by stitching one strip at a time on top of the next. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
how to care for this technique
This technique is made in our Womb Waffle, a 100% cotton waffle knit with the hand-feel of your favorite sweatshirt. Through a combination of folding and unfolding, like one would with origami and cutting up our Cloud Cotton t-shirt fabric into strips, we carefully stitched them together by hand into an intricate lattice pattern.. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
how to care for this technique
This technique is made in our Womb Waffle, a 100% cotton waffle knit with the hand-feel of your favorite sweatshirt. Through a combination of folding and unfolding, like one would with origami and cutting up our Cloud Cotton t-shirt fabric into strips, we carefully stitched them together by hand into an intricate lattice pattern.. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
How To Care For Your Fabrics
CARE
camisole: 100% silk
shorts: 100% silk
throw: 100% modal
biodegradable
dry-clean only
do not machine-wash or hand-wash
best to steam
CARE MORE
Steam-clean at home, and then dry-clean after a few wears. We suggest doing it for 5 to 10 minutes, to remove the odour and bacteria. If the piece has perspiration marks, or if you stain it—dry cleaning is the only way to go. Do not attempt to remove the stain yourself at home.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
All our fabrics are hand-dyed and bio-washed for softness. Click to read more about our fabrics.
How To Care For Your Fabrics
CARE
camisole: 100% silk
shorts: 100% silk
biodegradable
dry-clean only
do not machine-wash or hand-wash
best to steam
CARE MORE
Steam-clean at home, and then dry-clean after a few wears. We suggest doing it for 5 to 10 minutes, to remove the odour and bacteria. If the piece has perspiration marks, or if you stain it—dry cleaning is the only way to go. Do not attempt to remove the stain yourself at home.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
All our fabrics are hand-dyed and bio-washed for softness. Click to read more about our fabrics.
How To Care For Your Fabrics
CARE
pants: 100% cotton
bustier: 97% modal 3% elastane
biodegradable
dry-clean only
do not machine-wash or hand-wash
best to steam
CARE MORE
Steam-clean at home, and then dry-clean after a few wears. We suggest doing it for 5 to 10 minutes, to remove the odour and bacteria. If the piece has perspiration marks, or if you stain it—dry cleaning is the only way to go. Do not attempt to remove the stain yourself at home.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
All our fabrics are hand-dyed and bio-washed for softness. Click to read more about our fabrics.
how to care for this technique
This technique is made in our Womb Waffle, a 100% cotton waffle knit with the hand-feel of your favorite sweatshirt. We cut up little squares of fabric and create individual stripes to resemble blocks that we then sew together, by stitching one block at a time. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
how to care for this technique
This inbred lattice technique is made in our soft Cloud Cotton, a 100% cotton knit with the hand-feel of your favorite t-shirt. We cut up t-shirt fabric and created individual rope that we then wove together, by stitching one strip at a time on top of the next. This is an elaborate process—a sculptural take on embroidery.
As one of the most intricate techniques in the Obataimu family, we urge you to treat it with care.
STEAM CLEAN ONLY :
1. It’s best to do this yourself at home with a professional home steamer or pocket steamer if you are traveling.
2. If you do take it to a dry-cleaner, let them clearly know this piece CANNOT BE DRY-CLEANED but only steam-cleaned.
3. THIS CANNOT BE HAND-WASHED NOR CAN IT BE MACHINE-WASHED.
4. While steam-cleaning at home, we suggest doing it for a whole 10 minutes, as the point is not to iron it but to clean out all the odour and bacteria.
5. If you stain the piece, dab the spot that’s been stained with soap and water only. Do not wet the whole piece as wetting it will destroy the technique.
Each piece from Obataimu is enzyme-washed by hand, cut by our master and stitched specially for you by one tailor from start to finish. Our fabrics are a bit like lovers. They are complicated to care for but if you treat them right, they will stay with you long, and reward you in many ways.
How To Care For Your Fabrics
CARE
pants: 100% cotton
bustier: 100% modal
biodegradable
dry-clean only
do not machine-wash or hand-wash
best to steam
CARE MORE
Steam-clean at home, and then dry-clean after a few wears. We suggest doing it for 5 to 10 minutes, to remove the odour and bacteria. If the piece has perspiration marks, or if you stain it—dry cleaning is the only way to go. Do not attempt to remove the stain yourself at home.
CONCEPT + PROCESS
All our fabrics are hand-dyed and bio-washed for softness. Click to read more about our fabrics.