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Founded by Kartik Kumra, Indian brand Kartik Research offers clothing grounded in artisanship and culture. The core tenant of the brand is to reintroduce humanness into clothing, with handmade elements central to each item. All fabric is woven on a handloom and dyed with plants and herbs, finished with hand-stitched embroidery. As a result, each piece has its own unique nature, embracing its imperfect character. With its contemporary takes inspired by tradition, Kartik Research pieces range from intricately embroidered chore jackets to shorts made from upcycled time-honored vintage kantha quilts.