KAIKU GAUA BELTZA

Description

The Story

Kaiku or lekeitiarra is a traditional coat from the Basque Country. The arrantzaleak (fishermen) used to wear it when fishing in the Bay of Biscay. It was made with a very dense wool fabric, perfect for the heavy northern rain and wind in the sea.

In the ‘20s, a new street version appeared and the amonak (grannys) started to make them for their grandchildren and children. It became the most popular coat in the Basque Country. Nowadays, it is about to disappear.

Fabric & care

• Composition: 100% merino wool

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 Bizkaia (Basque Country).

The rest of the elements and trimmings that we have used in this garment are also of local origin.

Additional information

Payments, deliveries and changes

PAYMENT METHODS

– We use safe payment methods through Visa and Mastercard, as well as PayPal. If you are not convinced, you can also pay through a bank transference, after contacting us.

DELIVERY

– For orders over 100 €, delivery is free within the Iberian Peninsula.

– For orders over 250 €, delivery is free for all over the world.

– For orders below 100 €, delivery within the Iberian Peninsula is 5 €, 10 € in the case of the Canary and Balearic Islands. You can also collect your order for free at our workshop.

– For orders below 250 €, the delivery costs for FRANCE are 10 € / for EUROPE: 15 € / for the REST OF THE WORLD: 25 €

– The time of delivery might vary between 7 and 28 natural days, as we sometime work under request. If you need your order for a specific date, please contact us.

CHANGES

• If when receiving your item of clothing you wish to change the size, model or colour, you have up to 30 natural days to do it, provided that it is in perfect conditions and it hasn’t been worn. We don’t accept returns.

• The changes have to be done withthe original packaging and in the same conditions you received it, including wrappings, tags or any other elements. Everything must be properly and safely packed, as we do not take responsibility for any damages during the return delivery.

• If you have placed a made-to-measure orderand it has some kind of defect, you can always send it back to us, so we can repair it without any additional costs, but we do not accept changes in these cases.

-Keep in mind that most of our garments are limited editions; therefore, we cannot guarantee the availability of all sizes in every model.

– If you can’t find what you are looking for when making a change, you can always request a special order or we can also make you a voucher for the same amount, so you can exchange it indefinitely at our online shop or our showroom. Contact us .

• If you have any doubts or questions, you can contact us ,and we will make our best to solve it as soon as possible.