KHAKI
Khaki (from the Persian یکاخ – earthen, or earth-coloured), entered the English language via Hindi, during the British occupation of India. It was adopted by the British army from the mid-19th Century for its camouflage properties, as well as its practicality compared to cochineal-dyed red coats and bright white trousers, for heat and cleaning.
The colour can vary from a tan ‘drab’ traditionally dyed with an extract of the Mazari palm (Nannorrhops ritchiana), to a brighter green, such as this version achieved with a mixture of fermented indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) and turmeric (Curcuma longa).
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TYPE 142 PLEAT BACK SHORTS
Adapted from type 122 Pleat Back Jeans, the seat is shaped by two 'English' pleats, facing towards the middle, and adding roominess for free movement without the structure of seams.
TYPE 532 ELEPHANT EAR SATCHEL
The Elephant Ear satchel is cut from a single piece of heavy cloth bound around the edges with ecru cotton and folded up, with an ear at each side, riveted through to the back with a brass eyelet.
TYPE 533 ELEPHANT EAR POUCH
The Elephant Ear pouch is cut from a single piece of heavy fabric bound around the edges with ecru cotton and folded up, with an ear at each side, riveted through to the back with a brass eyelet.
TYPE 916 COMMON COAT
The Common Coat is Tender's first lined and faced revere jacket. Rather than aping a fully tailored garment, the manufacture remains true to the idea of understandable construction.
TEN YEARS SCREEN PRINTED TOTE BAG
A special anniversary screen print of the engraved Tender elephant. The letters of TEN are left as outlines, and then hand coloured in red. Over time and with washing the red lettering will fade.
