Sunday Metro Camp Shirt

Kalamkari is one of India's oldest textile traditions — over 3,000 years old, originating in Andhra Pradesh. The name literally means "pen work." Artisans hand-carve wooden blocks for each motif, then stamp them methodically across the fabric, one impression at a time. The Buddha faces here — each slightly different in tone, in placement, in expression — are the result of that hand process. No two shirts are identical. The slight variations aren't flaws; they're the signature of the maker.

Kalamkari uses natural dyes fixed through a multi-step process involving mordants — minerals that bond colour permanently to the fibre. This is fundamentally different from reactive or pigment printing used in mass-market shirts, where colour sits on the surface and fades with every wash. Here the colour is locked in at a molecular level. The maroon stays maroon. The Cuban collar and short-sleeve cut are also timeless — this silhouette has been worn since the 1940s and isn't going anywhere.

A print this rich needs nothing competing with it. Wear it with straight-cut olive or khaki trousers and let it breathe. Dark indigo denim works equally well for a more casual, off-duty feel. Leave it untucked, one button open at the collar. No jewellery, no layers — the shirt is the statement. The kind of piece people ask about.

Cold hand wash or gentle machine cycle, inside-out. The natural dyes are stable but prefer cool water. Air dry in shade. Light iron on medium heat. Treat it gently and the colour will stay rich for years — that's the difference natural dye makes.

DOMESTIC SHIPPING

• Free shipping across India on all prepaid orders.
  
• Cash on Delivery (COD) is available with a ₹99 advance payment to confirm your order. The remaining amount is payable upon delivery.
  
• Orders are dispatched within 24–48 business hours.
  
• Delivery typically takes 3–7 business days, depending on your delivery location.
  
• Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking link via email and/or SMS to track your shipment.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

• Free international shipping. Select your country in the country selector.
• Order will be delivered 7-10 days after dispatch. A tracking link will be shared via email.

At Naya Pannah, every garment is produced in limited quantities using thoughtfully sourced handloom fabrics. To help us maintain quality and reduce unnecessary waste, we offer exchanges and store credit under the following policy.

• Exchange or return requests must be made within 7 days of delivery.

• Products must be unworn, unwashed, unused, and returned in their original condition with all original packaging, tags, invoice, accessories, and the Tagloop security tag intact. Products returned without the Tagloop attached will not be eligible for exchange or store credit.
  
  
• We do not offer cash refunds. Approved returns will be issued as Naya Pannah Store Credit, valid for 12 months.
  
  
• A ₹99 Processing & Reverse Pickup Fee applies to all approved returns and exchanges. This amount will be deducted from the store credit issued or charged for exchanges.
  
  
• One exchange is permitted per order, subject to product availability.
  
  
• If your requested size or product is unavailable, store credit will be issued instead.

• Products purchased during any sale, promotional event, clearance, or marked as Final Sale are not eligible for exchange or return.

HOW TO REQUEST A RETURN OR EXCHANGE

Use the Return/Exchange My Order page to initiate, request, and manage exchanges. Our team will reach out to you.

STORE CREDIT

• Issued after successful quality inspection.
• Valid for 12 months.
• Usable on all eligible products.
• Non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.

PROCESSING TIMELINE

• Reverse pickup is usually scheduled within 2–5 business days after your request is approved.
  
• Returned products are inspected within 2 business days of reaching our warehouse.
  
• Exchanges are dispatched or store credit is issued within 24 hours after the product successfully clears inspection.

WRONG OR DEFECTIVE ITEM

Contact us within 48 hours of delivery — we’ll prioritize it.