A man modeling a light purple/lavender long-sleeve kurta with a brown and purple floral pattern, paired with white trousers and white sneakers, against a plain white studio background.
A long-sleeve button-up shirt with a purple and brown leopard print pattern on a light lavender background, displayed flat against a white background.
A man wearing a light blue-gray long-sleeve kurta with a brown and beige tie-dye pattern, photographed against a plain light background.
A man wearing a light purple and blue patterned kurta with a brown crossbody bag, photographed against a plain light gray studio background.
A man viewed from the back wearing a light lavender-blue long kurta with a dark purple tie-dye pattern, paired with white trousers, against a plain white studio background.
A long-sleeve button-up shirt with an all-over leopard print pattern in shades of purple, gray, and white, shown from the back on a white background.
A man wearing a lavender and brown leopard-print kurta with cream trousers and white sneakers, standing in front of a closed wooden shutter door with hanging green leaves and pink flowers.
A man modeling a light purple/lavender long-sleeve kurta with a brown and purple floral pattern, paired with white trousers and white sneakers, against a plain white studio background.
A long-sleeve button-up shirt with a purple and brown leopard print pattern on a light lavender background, displayed flat against a white background.
A man wearing a light blue-gray long-sleeve kurta with a brown and beige tie-dye pattern, photographed against a plain light background.
A man wearing a light purple and blue patterned kurta with a brown crossbody bag, photographed against a plain light gray studio background.
A man viewed from the back wearing a light lavender-blue long kurta with a dark purple tie-dye pattern, paired with white trousers, against a plain white studio background.
A long-sleeve button-up shirt with an all-over leopard print pattern in shades of purple, gray, and white, shown from the back on a white background.
A man wearing a lavender and brown leopard-print kurta with cream trousers and white sneakers, standing in front of a closed wooden shutter door with hanging green leaves and pink flowers.

Anavya | Men's Eco-Printed Bamboo Kurta

Embrace ethical luxury with our sustainable kurta, artisan-crafted from a soft bamboo-cotton blend in Mumbai. This unique piece features a deep, botanical print created through an innovative onion skin print process, transforming kitchen waste into wearable art.
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A man modeling a light purple/lavender long-sleeve kurta with a brown and purple floral pattern, paired with white trousers and white sneakers, against a plain white studio background.

Anavya | Men's Eco-Printed Bamboo Kurta

Behind The Design

The Neel Shirt is eco-printed using fallen eucalyptus leaves, with pigment transferred through steam rather than synthetic dye. The fabric is a pure cotton satin, chosen for its breathability, softness, and natural harmony with the earth.

Because each print comes from real leaves rather than a repeated pattern, no two shirts turn out exactly alike. Buttons are crafted from mother of pearl, and the cut-away collar and long sleeves are finished by hand. At the end of its life, the shirt is fully biodegradable.

A stainless steel bowl filled with onion skins, with a whole onion and loose onion skins beside it on a white surface, and a blue-and-white patterned cloth in the upper right.

How It's Made

The deep, meaningful narrative of this sustainable kurta is derived from a meticulous, slow-craft hand-dyeing and eco-printing process that breathes new, generative life into discarded kitchen waste. Our skilled artisans in Mumbai start with humble onion skins—kitchen waste gathered locally—carefully prepared for pigment extraction. Instead of a sterile screen-printing frame, each kurta blank becomes a canvas where these botanical materials are strategically placed by hand. Using precise steam and pressure techniques, the rich, natural, deep-toned colors from the onion skins are permanently bonded to the soft, sustainable bamboo-cotton fabric, creating a truly unique and one-of-a-kind botanical print pattern on each garment. This zero-waste approach to dyeing minimizes water and energy consumption, ensuring every detail, from the renewable coconut shell buttons to the Coats EcoVerde™ recycled sewing threads, aligns with our rigorous zero-plastic standard. When you wear this kurta, you are wearing a tangible example of how waste can be regenerated into something beautiful, embodying the essence of a circular and ethical future.

Testimonials

"Short dress in a printed viscose weave with a round neckline, opening with a button at the back of the Seams with small frill trims at the waist and on the sleeves and skirt. Unlined."

Dean D. US

"Short dress in a printed viscose weave with a round neckline, opening with a button at the back of the Seams with small frill trims at the waist and on the sleeves and skirt. Unlined."

Dean D. US

"Short dress in a printed viscose weave with a round neckline, opening with a button at the back of the Seams with small frill trims at the waist and on the sleeves and skirt. Unlined."

Dean D. US

"Short dress in a printed viscose weave with a round neckline, opening with a button at the back of the Seams with small frill trims at the waist and on the sleeves and skirt. Unlined."

Dean D. US

"Short dress in a printed viscose weave with a round neckline, opening with a button at the back of the Seams with small frill trims at the waist and on the sleeves and skirt. Unlined."

Dean D. US

"Short dress in a printed viscose weave with a round neckline, opening with a button at the back of the Seams with small frill trims at the waist and on the sleeves and skirt. Unlined."

Dean D. US

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The Material Difference

Cotton vs. Polyester

Life-cycle assessment · per kg of finished fiber · cradle-to-gate (raw material extraction through primary fiber processing)

Cotton Polyester
Water 10,000–22,000 L 62–200 L
Energy 55–147 MJ 108–217 MJ
CO2 5.9–14.1 kg 2.0–27.2 kg
Source Renewable Fossil fuel
Fertilizer & pesticides High None (industrial synthesis instead)
Microplastics None High
End of life Biodegradable Non-biodegradable

Better Moderate Higher impact

The trade-off: Cotton is a renewable, biodegradable fiber that sheds no microplastics, but conventional cotton farming is extremely water-intensive — far more than polyester production — and relies heavily on pesticides and fertilizer. Its energy and carbon footprint sit closer to polyester's than hemp or linen's.

Why the ranges vary: Cotton's water and energy use depend heavily on farming method and region — rain-fed cotton uses dramatically less water than irrigated cotton grown in arid climates, which drives the wide ranges shown.

Methodology & data notes
  • Water: Cotton is one of the most water-intensive crops grown, especially when irrigated in dry climates. Polyester's water use is mostly for equipment cooling during chemical synthesis.
  • Energy: Cotton's energy use covers farming, ginning, and spinning. Polyester relies on energy-intensive petroleum cracking and polymerization.
  • CO2: Cotton's emissions come mainly from fertilizer use, irrigation pumping, and processing. Polyester's emissions vary with the energy grid — coal vs. renewables — used in manufacturing.
  • Source: Cotton is grown as an annual crop — renewable, but resource-intensive. Polyester is derived entirely from petroleum and natural gas extraction.
  • Fertilizer & pesticides: Conventional cotton is one of the most chemically-intensive crops grown, using a disproportionately large share of global pesticides and fertilizers relative to its farmland. Polyester uses no agricultural chemicals, but its production relies on petrochemical catalysts and industrial processing chemicals instead.
  • Microplastics: Polyester sheds synthetic microfibers during washing, which accumulate in marine ecosystems. Cotton is a natural cellulosic fiber and does not shed plastic.
  • End of life: Untreated cotton naturally decomposes and can be composted. Polyester can persist in landfills for centuries, though it can be mechanically recycled.

Our Process

From Fibre to Finish

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