Rishta Long Brown Ralli Jacket

This full sleeve patchwork cotton jacket with round neckline in contrasting shades of brown and reds has been made using the ralli technique. Ralli comes from the word ralana which means ‘to connect’. It is the craft of joining pieces of fabric, cut in geometric shapes to form elaborate bold patterns. Traditionally, the women of Rajasthan used old textiles and scraps of fabrics to make Rallis or quilts that were considered a valuable gift given to daughters by mothers on their wedding day. We have used the same process with leftover fabric to create this beautiful contemporary jacket. The jacket can be used as a smart overlay for winter solids or a cool cover up for summer evenings.