How do you wear a Fabindia Roma women’s cotton waistcoat?

Fabindia Roma women’s cotton waistcoats are worn open over light garments to add volume and colour. They work well over a Pintuck cotton shirt or a cotton kurta, but also over a simple T-shirt. The fit is designed for layering without constriction.

What artisanal technique is used for the quilting?

Every women’s cotton waistcoat is hand-quilted using the stitching technique: two layers of cotton are sewn together along parallel lines or geometric motifs, creating a three-dimensional surface that traps air between the layers. This artisanal craftsmanship makes every piece unique — the slight irregularities of hand-stitching are the artisan’s mark.

Are the Fabindia Roma waistcoats all the same model in different colours?

Yes, the women’s cotton waistcoats in the collection share the same Fabindia Roma quilted model, expressed in colour variants: from Emerald green to Lapis blue, from Saffron to the neutral tones of Mushroom. Pink City and Ghirlanda stand out for their block print designs with floral and geometric motifs, while Joy offers a more vibrant palette.

How do you wash quilted cotton waistcoats?

Women’s quilted cotton waistcoats can be hand-washed in cold water with a neutral soap, or machine-washed at 30°C in a delicates bag. Do not use bleach. Dry flat on a towel to maintain the shape of the quilting. Hand-printed cotton may release colour during the first wash — this is normal and does not compromise the print.

Which accessories pair with the women’s cotton waistcoats?

The women’s cotton waistcoat pairs naturally with accessories from the same artisanal tradition. A Croc quilted cotton bag echoes the same crafting technique. To complete the look, one of the Indian cotton pareos works as a light shawl over the shoulders, creating a play of coordinated layers and prints.

Women’s Artisanal Quilted Cotton Waistcoats

Fabindia Roma Waistcoats

Fabindia Roma women’s cotton waistcoats are hand-quilted pieces in block print cotton, designed to a...

Fabindia Roma women’s cotton waistcoats are hand-quilted pieces in block print cotton, designed to add structure and colour to any outfit. Artisanal models, each with a distinct chromatic personality....

The collection features the Emerald quilted cotton waistcoat in deep green tones, the Saffron women’s cotton waistcoat in saffron shades, and the Lapis blue cotton waistcoat. For those seeking printed patterns, the Ghirlanda women’s printed cotton waistcoat and the Pink City block print cotton waistcoat offer floral and geometric motifs. Completing the range are the Mushroom cotton waistcoat in neutral tones and the Joy women’s cotton waistcoat with a vibrant palette. All available as colour variants of the same Fabindia Roma quilted model.

Every women’s cotton waistcoat is made with the artisanal quilting technique: two layers of cotton sewn together stitch by stitch, creating a soft texture that showcases the hand of the fabric. Fabindia Roma women’s cotton waistcoats are worn over a Bibi shirt in printed cotton for a structured look, or over a cotton kaftan for a more fluid pairing.

The natural pairing is completed with an artisanal cotton bag or a wool and cashmere shawl, for layering different fabrics and techniques in the same outfit.

Fabindia Roma women’s cotton waistcoats are born in the atelier at Via del Banco di Santo Spirito 40: artisanal garments in hand-printed cotton, where every quilted stitch tells the story of the hand that sewed it.