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PAPERBARK
The Australian paperbark tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia) is woven into the fabric of the great Australian wilderness. A true survivor of the landscape, it has served as a natural resource for Indigenous Australians for centuries—used for everything from rafts and shelter to bandages and food preparation.
Taking inspiration from the tree’s unique, soft, and textured bark, the Paperbark Raw Silk Jacket is a masterclass in understated elegance. With its rich, neutral tones and a lightweight, handwoven silk weave, this jacket is the epitome of classic sophistication.
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.
