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Kiwi Jade
For centuries, Greenstone (Pounamu) has been revered by Māori culture as a symbol of strength, protection, and prestige. Found in the rivers and valleys of New Zealand’s South Island, this deep green gemstone is more than just a treasure—it is a connection to land, ancestry, and tradition.
The Kiwi Jade Raw Silk Jacket captures this timeless reverence, weaving rich, earthy greens and deep mossy hues into a luxurious raw silk textile. The intricate weave mimics the stone’s natural veins and subtle marbling, while delicate undertones of earthy brown and soft striations evoke the raw beauty of Pounamu.
Raw Silk Jackets
Authentically Australian, Naturally Inspired and Hand Crafted for the Absolute Individualist.
We are world famous for our Handwoven Raw Silk Jackets, inspired by the magnificent colours and textures that surround us. From the Black Opal to iconic landmarks such as Uluru, the beauty of Australia is woven into every fabric, each with a story to tell. No two textiles are ever the same, just like our clients. That’s what makes Joe Bananas so unique.
The silk is procured, hand spun, hand dyed and woven by hand in-house at Joe Bananas. On average it takes anywhere between 200-300 days of hand weaving on the loom to create a single tapestry, producing a limited yield of 25-35 yards, which in turn allows for an incredibly limited run (approx. seven to eight) to be tailored from each individual weave.
