Kinetic
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100% cotton batik hand-dyed in Ghana and stitched in Kenya
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Note: this fabric is hand-blocked and dyed, so the design and colors on each shirt will vary.
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Color notes: Black, white and gray
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Long sleeves with button fastening at bottom
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Machine wash cold with like colors
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Fits true to size, take your normal size
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Airy fit, cut to be worn loose and stand away from the body
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Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric
- Carol is 5’5” and wears a XS
- Nikki is 5’4 and wears an M
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Jaz is 5'5 and wears an XL
Not sure about your size? Check out our sizing guide!
Something not quite right? Returns or exchanges are on us, no questions asked, within 30 days for all orders within the US.
Plus, we're always available to help! Send us an email with any questions, comments, or thoughts that float by and we'll respond within 24 hours!
Meet our production partner, SOKO Kenya! Based in Kikambala on the Kenyan coast, they are an ethical manufacturer that truly embraces a fair, kind and transparent work culture. In addition to paying above living wages, SOKO provides employees with paid leave and stipends for family emergencies, free pre-primary childcare for all employees with children from ages 2-4, daily mid-morning tea and midday lunch, and clear, outlined processes for job advancement. These values extend to the workspace itself, which is open, airy and bright. It’s truly a privilege to work with the SOKO team, and we invite you to learn more about the stitching process here!
We're so proud to be working with Edwina and her cooperative of batik dyers in Accra, Ghana, to make these prints! Learn more about these fabrics here!
In order to create a batik fabric, recycled wax is melted and applied to the fabric using a stamped pattern. Edwina carves each stamped design herself in foam, which is easier to repurpose and work with than wood. Together with several women in Accra, Ghana, Edwina and her team always create designs that play on both pattern and layered color in a truly original way. Since we began working together in 2018, we've produced over 40 unique textiles together, keeping them in continuous production since we started. We're so honored to share this collaboration with Edwina and her team!
- MSMaria S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoMy first batik shirt
Won’t be my last batik shirt. Please bring in lots more. My shirt is a little darker than the pics online but I love it so much. A bit moody and cool at the same time. I decided to size down to same size as my dresses and I think this is my best shirt size. Had a few Large shirts but will now only buy Medium since they fit better.
- JHJill H.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars4 months agoElegant and versatile
Initially I thought KINETIC might be too close to SHADOW DANCING as a batik shirt, but I sprang for it and am very glad I did. My shirt is darker and moodier than what the models show, it feels very organic, and it pulls a different kind of complement. This can go from casual to very dressy depending on what you put with it. Someone said. “That looks like a batik” —and of course I confirmed. It feels classic versus artsy, yet is artsy…. I am fond if it! Also goes well w silver hair:0). Enjoy!
- KMKathe M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4 months agoArty and Classic
Kinetic goes with everything. Even though it is full of movement, it’s also somehow a calming batik. Zuri was all out of my usual size in shirts, XL, so I purchased an L, and it fits just fine, maybe a tad shorter in the length and arms.
- HSHazel S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4 months agoAnother versatile shirt!
I love the randomness of the print, the various shades of black, grey, and white. It's comfortable, easy to style, and can be seasonally adjusted. And, I just love Zuri as a company, a business, clothing.
- PLP L W.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars4 months agoMuch much darker than pictures
I really wanted to like this shirt but the one I received was SO much darker. It felt gloomy rather than dramatic. I returned it. The picture shows it compared to another shirt I own which I like much better……
ZZuri3 months agoHi Lali,
Thank you so much for this feedback. We're so sorry to hear this piece didn't work out for you but are glad to see you have another that fits your liking <3
Alison