Handcrafted quilted cotton gauze jacket. Hand-embroidered graphic detailing throughout. · Spread collar · Two-way zip closure · Welt pocket at interior · Full twill lining Supplier color: Blue/White/Yellow

Kartik Research Blue Zip Jacket

Handcrafted quilted cotton matelassé jacket. Jacquard graphic pattern and hand-painted floral pattern throughout. · Spread collar · Two-way zip closure · Welt pockets · Full plain-woven lining · Contrast stitching in pink and red Supplier color: Purple/Black

Kartik Research Purple & Black Handcrafted Jacket

Handcrafted non-stretch upcycled denim jacket. Fading, frayed edges, glass beads, faux-pearls, and sequinned and embroidered detailing throughout. · Paneled construction · Spread collar · Button closure · Patch and welt pocket · Full poplin lining · Contrast stitching in white Supplier color: Light indigo/White

Kartik Research Blue Handcrafted Denim Jacket

Handcrafted cotton chambray jacket. Topstitching throughout. · Frayed edge at spread collar · Button closure · Patch pockets at hem · Unlined · Contrast stitching in white Supplier color: Indigo/Ecru

Kartik Research Blue Cropped Jacket

Plain-woven cotton jacket. Hand-embroidered kantha detailing and block-printed graphic pattern throughout. · Spread collar · Two-way zip closure · Welt pockets · Full twill lining Supplier color: Indigo/Red/Gold

Kartik Research Indigo Embroidered Jacket

Handcrafted upcycled cotton canvas jacket. Faux-pearl beads and floral pattern sequinned at front. · Paneled construction · Spread collar · Zip closure · Raglan sleeves · Distressing at cuffs · Welt pocket at interior · Full poplin lining Supplier color: Beige/Gold

Kartik Research Beige T-Pattern Jacket

Handcrafted cotton matelassé jacket. Graphic pattern jacquard woven, hand-painted, and embroidered throughout. · Spread collar · Two-way zip closure · Welt pockets · Full plain-woven lining Supplier color: Madder/Black/White

Kartik Research Red & Beige Embroidered Jacket

Handcrafted non-stretch denim jacket. Floral pattern embroidered and sequinned throughout. · Corduroy trim at spread collar · Button closure · Welt pockets · Cropped hem · Full cotton gauze lining Supplier color: Ecru/Teak/Gold

Kartik Research Off-White & Khaki Cropped Denim Jacket

Handcrafted plain-woven cotton jacket. · Paneled construction · Spread collar · Button closure · Welt pockets · Logo appliqué and graphic embroidered at chest · Sequinned detailing at front · Rib knit hem and cuffs · Graphic embroidered at back · Full plain-woven lining · Contrast stitching in multicolor Supplier color: Maroon/White

Kartik Research Burgundy & Off-White Varsity Jacket

Kartik Research's jacket is hand-printed in a vibrant pattern inspired by India's rich craft heritage. It's made from breathable cotton and embroidered using a traditional kantha technique to create a seersucker-like texture. This product was Locally Made from Considered Materials. Find out more about our Craftsmanship Code here.

Kartik Research Embroidered Printed Cotton Jacket

Kartik Research's blazer has been handloomed by artisans in Gujarat, India. It's jacquard-woven from Matka silk – a textured fabric native to the state of Bihar – and flecked with metallic threads for a lustrous look and feel. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Kartik Research Metallic Matka Silk-Jacquard Blazer

Kartik Research's collections are a celebration of traditional Indian design and craftsmanship – the label works closely with local, skilled artisans to get each piece just right. Cut from cotton-twill in a cropped shape, this jacket has a contrasting corduroy collar and is hand-embroidered and embellished with glittering sequins. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Kartik Research Corduroy-Trimmed Embroidered Cotton-Twill Jacket

EXCLUSIVE AT MR PORTER. Kartik Research's blazer is artfully embellished with chikankari embroidery – the flowered patterns are said to have been executed by Indian artisans as early as 300 BC. It's tailored in a loose, single-breasted profile from slubbed cotton handloomed in Gujarat. Wear it with linens and loafers. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Kartik Research Embellished Cotton Blazer

Kartik Research's collections celebrate traditional Indian craftsmanship by working closely with skilled local artisans. This blazer is cut for a relaxed fit and intricately jacquard-woven from a wool and silk-blend in a neutral striped pattern. This product was Locally Made. Find out more about our Craftsmanship Code here.

Kartik Research Striped Wool and Silk-Blend Jacquard Blazer

EXCLUSIVE AT MR PORTER. Kartik Research's collections are created in partnership with Indian artisans, and the brand's practices caught the eye of James Harris and Lawrence Schlossman of style and culture podcast Throwing Fits . Part of a collaboration between them, this one-of-a-kind jacket is patchworked from panels of vintage Kantha fabric in harmonious shades of purple and opens to an elaborate floral-print lining. This product was Locally Made. Find out more about our Craftsmanship Code here.

Kartik Research Throwing Fits Patchwork Embroidered Cotton Jacket

Kartik Research strives to preserve heritage through artisanal craft techniques. Cut for a cropped fit from cotton, this jacket is detailed with 'Kantha'; a centuries-old stitching technique that originated from India. Style it over a plain tee or tank top. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Kartik Research Cropped Embroidered Cotton Jacket

Kartik Research's cotton jacket is handworked with traditional Kantha embroidery, the technique is one of the oldest art forms in India, passed down through generations. It's printed with an ornate medallion motif and fully lined in anti-cling, moisture-wicking Bemberg that's just as intricately patterned. This product was Locally Made. Find out more about our Craftsmanship Code here.

Kartik Research works with local artisans across India who specialise in handcrafting techniques passed down through generations. This jacket is quilted from silk and decorated using a traditional Ajrakh block-printing technique. It has a relaxed fit for easy layering. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Kartik Research Panelled Quilted Printed Silk Jacket

Kartik Research's designs are all crafted in India using hand-making techniques. This quilted jacket is cut for a boxy fit from cotton and patchworked and stitched with a traditional rangoli pattern. This product was Locally Made. Find out more about our Craftsmanship Code here.

Kartik Research Patchwork Quilted Cotton Jacket

EXCLUSIVE AT MR PORTER. The cotton used to make Kartik Research's gilet is hand-woven in Telangana, India. It's then hand-embroidered through the body and embellished with beads depicting Ramachandran-inspired lotuses at the chest. Layer it over a hoodie or wear it alone when the weather picks up. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Kartik Research Embroidered Cotton Vest

Hand-finishes are Kartik Research's speciality and every style is a celebration of local Indian craft. This gilet is cut from handloomed cotton that's topstitched and intricately embellished with florals of light-catching sequins, lustrous beads, and glossy faux pearls. We have no doubt it will get plenty of attention and spark conversation. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Kartik Research Embellished Quilted Cotton Gilet

Kartik Research's collections are made in collaboration with local artisans in India who specialise in time-honoured craft techniques. A refined take on classic track styles, this piped silk-velvet jacket is block-printed by hand in an abstract motif and has a two-way zip fastening for comfortable layering. This product was Locally Made. Find out more about our Craftsmanship Code here.

Kartik Research Block-Printed Silk Velvet Jacket

Semi-finalist of the LVMH Prize, Kartik Research manufactures in India to celebrate and preserve local skills. This jacket is made from swatches of cotton that are handloomed by weavers in Uttarakhand, then intricately patchworked together and decorated with colourful hand-embroidery. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Kartik Research Embroidered Quilted Patchwork Cotton Jacket

EXCLUSIVE AT MR PORTER. Kartik Research works with master craftspeople in India, from handloom weavers in Andhra Pradesh and Bengal to natural dyers from Karnataka and Odisha. This unstructured blazer is made from quilted cotton-seersucker in a patchwork of paisley prints. Style it with the matching shorts or trousers. This product was Locally Made from Considered Materials. Find out more about our Craftsmanship Code here.

Kartik Research Unstructured Quilted Printed Cotton-Seersucker Blazer

Kartik Research's collections are rooted in its Indian heritage, as the brand works with skilled artisans across the country who specialise in traditional crafts. Designed for a boxy, cropped fit, this jacket is made from cotton with hand-appliqued details, look closely to see the different patterns, threads and mirrors. It has a swingy tasselled hem, too. This product was Locally Made. Find out more about our Craftsmanship Code here.

Kartik Research Tasselled Embroidered Appliquéd Cotton Jacket

Every item in Kartik Research's collections features some element of handwork. Tailored from wool in a rich olive shade, this blazer is embroidered with single columns of yarn to create a contrasting pinstriped effect. It's left unstructured and fastens with a single button – ideal for layering a T-shirt underneath. This product was Locally Made. Find out more about our Craftsmanship Code here.

Kartik Research Unstructured Embroidered Pinstriped Wool Blazer

Kartik Research's chore coat is trimmed with a hand-crocheted collar, that's made using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Layer yours over T-shirts and tank tops. This product was Locally Made from Considered Materials. Find out more about our Craftsmanship Code here.

Kartik Research Crochet-Trimmed Cotton Chore Jacket

Kartik Research takes an East-meets-West approach for SS24, combining workwear-inspired looks with traditional Indian craftsmanship. This jacket is made from handloomed Gujarati cotton-canvas that's hand-embroidered with a mosaic pattern. The corduroy collar is reminiscent of traditional field styles. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Kartik Research Cropped Corduroy-Trimmed Embroidered Cotton-Canvas Jacket

EXCLUSIVE AT MR PORTER. Kartik Research's denim jacket is made in collaboration with Small Talk Studio, a label known for its handmade garments. Featuring original artwork by brand founder Nicholas Williams, it's illustrated with markers and accented with a row of mirrored embellishments along the yoke. This product was Locally Made from Considered Materials. Find out more about our Craftsmanship Code here.

Kartik Research Small Talk Studio Embellished Printed Denim Jacket

Kartik Research founder Kartik Kumra celebrates his Indian heritage through honouring craft traditions. Handloomed by weavers in Rajasthan, this suit jacket is cut from linen, sourced from local Himalayan organisations, and embellished with floral-inspired faux pearls along the notch lapels and flap pockets. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Kartik Research Faux Pearl-Embellished Linen Suit Jacket

Preserving Indian hand-craftsmanship is the founding ethos of Kartik Research. Made locally, this jacket is made from reclaimed cotton from a vintage kantha quilt, patterned with winding florals and lined with a contrasting botanical fabric. Take a look at the close-up shot to appreciate the intricate needlework. Lower Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50% lower-impact materials or ingredients. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skill and brands that invest in communities and adhere to fair-trade principles. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.

Kartik Research Quilted Printed Cotton Jacket

EXCLUSIVE AT MR PORTER. From Kartik Research's collaboration with the podcasters at Throwing Fits ; this jacket is inspired by traditional Kantha quilting, which is one of the oldest forms of embroidery in India. It's cut from cotton for a boxy fit and has a Western-style yoke traced with mirror embellishments. This product was Locally Made. Find out more about our Craftsmanship Code here.

Kartik Research Throwing Fits Embellished Cotton Jacket

Kartik Research works with master craftspeople in India who use time-honoured techniques to create each piece. This cropped jacket is made from a tactile cotton and silk-blend and finished with a fringed hem. This product was Locally Made. Find out more about our Craftsmanship Code here.

Kartik ResearchEmbroidered Cotton Vest

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Kartik Research Embroidered Cotton Vest