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Chinar Statement: hand-embroidered sozni hoodie
One Chinar leaf, centred on the chest. More than 40 hours of hand stitching. The piece that started the house.
| Embroidery | Sozni, the fine-needle hand embroidery of Kashmir |
|---|---|
| Motif | One large Chinar leaf, centred on the chest |
| Thread | Gold and rust |
| Stitching time | More than 40 hours of hand stitching per leaf |
| Made by | Master sozni artisans in Kashmir |
| Fabric | Heavyweight charcoal fleece, brushed inside, structured drape |
| Edition | Numbered limited run, never restocked |
| Made in | India |
| Ships to | USA and worldwide |
Why one leaf takes 40 hours
Sozni is worked with a very fine needle and thread. The artisan fills the Chinar leaf stitch by stitch, laying thousands of tiny satin and stem stitches side by side so the gold and rust shade into each other like an autumn leaf. A machine can do a leaf in minutes; a sozni master needs more than 40 hours for this one. That time is the luxury.
The Chinar of Kashmir
The Chinar is the great plane tree of Kashmir. Every autumn its leaves turn from green to rust, red and gold, and the leaf has been a motif in Kashmiri craft for centuries. On the Statement it is life-size, the first thing anyone sees.
“Luxury is not what you buy. It is what took time to make.”
Numbered, then gone
Each Chinar Statement is numbered as part of a limited run. When the run sells out, that design is not made again.
Questions about the Chinar Statement
What is the Chinar Statement hoodie?
It is the hero piece of KARANIRO Drop 01: a heavyweight charcoal fleece hoodie with one large Chinar leaf hand-embroidered on the chest in sozni, in gold and rust thread.
Is the Chinar leaf printed or machine embroidered?
Neither. Every leaf is hand-embroidered in sozni by an artisan in Kashmir, which takes more than 40 hours per leaf. Small differences between pieces are part of handwork.
What is the difference between the Chinar Statement and the Chinar Classic?
The Statement has one large Chinar leaf centred on the chest. The Chinar Classic has a small leaf over the heart, for a quieter look.
Do you ship to the USA and worldwide?
Yes. We ship from India to the USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and most other countries. International delivery usually takes 7 to 15 business days after dispatch, with tracking. Import duties are paid by the buyer unless checkout says they are included. See Shipping & Returns.
How do I buy it, and what does it cost?
Drop 01 opens to the Private List first. Members get the price before anyone else, early access and first choice of numbered pieces. Joining is free.
How should I wash it?
Turn it inside out and hand wash cold, or dry clean. Do not wring, tumble dry or iron directly on the embroidery. Dry flat in the shade.