Artisan craft story - Wool Jacket Dress

Every Betli wool dress-jacket begins its journey in Amsterdam, at our design table — where silhouettes are sketched with versatility, longevity, and movement in mind. From there, for this silhouette the next stop was to the Himalayas, where material, maker, and time come together.

The wool used for this piece is sourced locally, chosen for its warmth, resilience, and suitability for handloom weaving. It is first cleaned and carded (10+ steps to turn fibre into yarns), a careful process that prepares the fibre while preserving its natural character. The wool is then spun into yarn and dyed, ready to be transformed into fabric.

The yarns are passed on to the weavers of the Betli community, where each loom is set up by hand. The warp is prepared slowly, thread by thread, before the fabric is woven on a traditional wooden loom. This stage demands precision, patience, and deep knowledge — every metre of fabric reflecting the rhythm and experience of the weaver behind it.

Once woven, the fabric moves to the stitching unit, where it is cut and sewn into its final form - a piece designed to move effortlessly between a dress and a jacket.

From fibre to fabric, from loom to garment, this process honours every hand involved. There are no shortcuts, no synthetic blends, and no rushed timelines — only skill, time, and trust.

This is not just a garment made of wool.
It’s a story of local materials, living craft, and collaboration across continents — made with 100% Humanity.