Silk Abaya Bowling Shirt

FBOX designs by Fatema Boxwala

Created for the Threads of Renewal runway and part of the Americana Out-of-the-Box collection, this piece takes the classic 1950s American bowling shirt and reframes it through a cross-cultural lens. Tailored with a relaxed, notched camp-collar silhouette, the base is cut from a recycled slate-blue silk abaya, accented by contrasting deep red textured panels repurposed from a donated salwar kameez. Fluid, unrestrictive, and light on the body, it pairs mid-century retro nostalgia with effortless modest drape.

Sizing notes: Bust 40" round, length 24.5", armhole 20" round.

Textiles & Craft: Handmade by me in Seattle from textiles recycled through the BBC Community Closet. Because everything is rescued and repurposed, this collection is deeply sustainable, but I cannot guarantee exact fabric composition. These fabrics are most likely a cotton-poly blend, which is extremely common for Indian textiles, leaning heavier toward cotton or poly depending on the section.

Care: Hand wash or run on a delicate cycle using mild, scent-free detergent. Hang dry to protect the metallic threads.

Lifetime Repair Promise: Clothes should stay in your closet, not a landfill. If this piece ever rips, pops a seam, or needs structural care, send it back. While I can’t promise a miracle on catastrophic damage, I will always do my absolute best to fix it for free for the life of the garment.