Description
The Story
The arratiarra is named after the Arratia Valley (in Bizkaia). During the 19th century, the men who lived in the area wore this jacket on their wedding day, and it was one of the few tailor-made jackets they were going to own, made with wool that came from Castile. Therefore, it became their most valuable garment, which they only wore for very special events and occasions.
Due to war and the passage of time, the arratiarra had disappeared and, nowadays, there are just two left, in a very delicate condition. Following the original design of those and some other documents, we have managed to recover it, keeping its essence and main features, innovating it with a more current cut and new colours, so you can wear this story again.
Fabric & care
- Composition: 100% merino wool
- Inner lining: 100% polyester jaquard
Wool is one of the most incredible natural fabrics that exist. It is biodegradable and sustainable. It usually comes from sheep, and that is what keeps them warm in the winter. Its characteristics are spectacular, especially for outwear, as it is a natural regulator of the temperature that keeps you dry and warm in the winter, absorbs humidity and resists smells, mould and dirt.
Merino wool is also one of the best in the world of wool, due to its delicacy and softness. In order to transform the fabric into cloth, it goes through a series of mechanic processes that compact the wool, therefore making it virtually waterproof and windproof.
Care: Avoid excessive washing, unless necessary. Dry-clean your garment at the end of the season and storage it, preferably on a hanger, in a dry and ventilated space, with no direct sunlight, until the next year.
Traceability and Sustainability
The wool cloth of this garment has been spun and woven in a town in León by one of the few remaining companies in Spain. The wool comes from flocks in Palencia and Extremadura that properly respect the rights of their animals.
This garment has been handcrafted with loads of love by tailors and seamstresses from Gipuzkoa (Basque Country).
We start sewing this model only on demand, so we prevent overproduction and wasting fabric. This is known as #SlowFashion.
