Description
Casa Handmade Shirt Jacket – A Cultural Canvas in Motion
Timeless Craftsmanship from Senegal, Reimagined by RCSLA
The Casa Handmade Shirt Jacket is a statement piece born from heritage, culture, and modern design. Made from 100% cotton handwoven fabric sourced in Casamance, a region in southern Senegal known for its intricate textile traditions, this lightweight jacket is a versatile wardrobe essential. From the bright color story to the texture-rich weave, every element honors traditional West African craft.
Each thread is naturally dyed, embracing sustainable practices that date back generations. These fabrics are hand-loomed by local artisans whose knowledge has been passed down through families. The resulting textile tells a story—of community, of identity, of celebration.
Lightweight Functionality Meets Everyday Elegance
This isn’t just a shirt, and it isn’t just a jacket. With its relaxed fit and breathable structure, the Casa Handmade Shirt Jacket is the ultimate layering piece. Perfect for spring through fall, it can be worn buttoned up as a shirt or open over a tee, tank, or dress. The cut strikes a perfect balance between structure and ease.
Oversized chest pockets and classic button closures make the design both functional and stylish. Cuffed sleeves and a straight hem add just the right amount of tailoring. Pair it with shorts, trousers, or your favorite denim—this piece adapts effortlessly.
Made to Order, One of a Kind
No two pieces are exactly alike. Because of the handwoven nature of the fabric and the artisanal dyeing process, each jacket carries its own unique variation of stripe and color. It’s wearable art that brings your wardrobe into dialogue with the global handmade movement.
Each Casa Handmade Shirt Jacket is made to order in Los Angeles, ensuring ethical labor practices and waste reduction. It reflects RCSLA’s ongoing commitment to conscious consumerism and fashion with a purpose.
Fit & Feel
- Relaxed fit
- Slightly dropped shoulders for ease
- True to size
- Lightweight and breathable for year-round wear
Care Instructions
- Dry clean or spot clean only
- Do not bleach or machine wash
- Store folded to preserve shape
Cultural Heritage Behind the Fabric
The cotton fabric comes from Casamance, a lush, culturally rich region of Senegal. Known for its textile weaving communities, Casamance artisans create vivid, striped cottons traditionally used for ceremonies, rituals, and everyday garments. These textiles often signify identity, belonging, and occasion.
By bringing these fabrics into a new silhouette, RCSLA seeks to honor their origin while giving them contemporary resonance. This is quiet luxury that speaks volumes—a way to wear culture, intention, and story.
To learn more about Senegal’s rich heritage and its intangible cultural traditions, visit this Smithsonian Institution educational piece on Senegal.
Ethical Fashion, Elevated
This shirt-jacket embodies RCSLA’s values of sustainability, slow fashion, and supporting artisan communities. By choosing the Casa Handmade Shirt Jacket, you’re making an intentional style choice that respects both people and planet. Your garment supports heritage traditions, local production in Los Angeles, and the global shift toward mindful fashion.
Explore our menswear collection and pair it with one of our bottoms or with the denim 2tone baouleh pants.
Key Features:
- 100% cotton, handwoven textile from Casamance, Senegal
- Naturally dyed, vibrant multicolor stripe pattern
- Designed and made to order in Los Angeles
- Shirt-jacket silhouette for year-round versatility
- Ethically sourced and consciously produced
- Each piece is completely unique
