Shellwork Trousers
Shellwork Trousers
The Shellwork Trousers bring together heritage, oceanic memory and meticulous handwork. Cut from richly textured handwoven Aso Oke, its sculptural wide-leg silhouette is adorned with carefully selected natural cowrie shells and glass beads, each individually sewn onto the fabric by hand.
The contrast between the matte woven textile and luminous embellishment gives the piece depth, movement and a distinct sense of ceremony.
Product details
- Handwoven Aso Oke
- Natural cowrie shell embellishment
- Glass bead detailing
- Individually hand-sewn embellishments
- High-waisted silhouette
- Exaggerated wide leg
- Structured woven texture
- Belt loops
- Front button and zip fastening
- Designed for fluid movement
- Handmade in Nigeria
- Main fabric: 100% cotton
Materials
Aso Oke
A handwoven textile selected for its distinctive texture, durability and cultural significance.
Cowries
Natural shells individually selected, cleaned and prepared before being attached by hand.
Glass beads
Carefully arranged around the cowries to create dimensional embellishments that contrast with the matte woven surface of the Aso Oke.
Size and fit
- UK sizing: 6–16
- Fits true to size
Use the measurements below as a guide. All measurements are shown in inches.
Made to order
This piece is handmade to order. Please allow approximately five weeks from order to delivery.
Care
Due to its handwoven textile and individually attached natural shells and glass beads, this piece requires specialist care.
Handle with care.
- Specialist dry clean only.
- Inform your dry cleaner that the garment contains natural shell and hand-sewn glass embellishments.
- Do not machine wash or hand wash.
- Do not bleach.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Do not iron directly over cowries or beadwork.
- Avoid pulling or placing pressure on the shells.
- Keep away from sharp objects and abrasive surfaces.
- Avoid direct contact between the embellishments and perfume, oils or harsh chemicals.
- Store in a cool, dry environment.
- Do not fold with heavy pressure directly over the cowrie embellishments.
Please note
Cowries are natural materials. Subtle variations in colour, shape and surface are inherent to each shell and should not be considered imperfections.
As each embellishment is assembled and sewn by hand, slight variations between garments are a natural result of the making process.