The Nhonha Vest
The Nhonha Vest
Order now; send your measurements afterwards. We email your guide and check your measurements before making your piece.
Ready about four weeks after measurements are confirmed, plus delivery. View the measuring guide.
2 of 10 remaining
First fit adjustment free, including shipping both ways, when reported within 30 days of delivery. Lifetime alterations and repairs thereafter; you cover shipping. Full terms.
Description
Cropped vest in gold floral xiangyunsha (香云纱), a rare heritage silk from Shunde, in Guangdong. Mandarin collar, hand-knotted frog closure at the neck, covered buttons.
Convertible: a detachable sheer layer lets you wear it two ways, as a sleek, structured vest or as a flowing layered look. Two styles, one piece.
Nhonha is the Patuá word for a Macanese woman. Patuá, the creole of Macau, grew from Portuguese, Cantonese and Malay, and for generations it survived not in public life but at home, in kitchens and family gatherings, kept alive by the women who spoke it. This vest is our homage to them, made to measure for anyone who wears it.
Naturally dyed. Made to measure. Limited to 10 pieces.
Details at a glance
- Cropped, structured silhouette; made to your measurements.
- Gold floral xiangyunsha silk from Shunde, Guangdong.
- Detachable sheer layer for a second way to wear it.
- Mandarin collar, hand-knotted neck closure and covered buttons.
Lifetime guarantee: we will adjust, alter, or repair your piece at any time. How it works.
Care
All our pieces are made in xiangyunsha silk. Dry clean, or hand wash alone in cool water with a silk detergent. Do not wring, tumble dry or dry in sunlight. Steam gently from the reverse. Store hanging, away from perfume and mothballs. Its colour will soften gracefully with time. If your piece ever needs care, send it back to us under our lifetime guarantee.
Made to Measure
Cut and sewn to your measurements. After you order, we email you our illustrated measuring guide. Ready about four weeks after your measurements are confirmed.