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Isla Sol Sarong
Cour / Cotton
€308,40 EUR
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Isla Sol Sarong
LIMITED EDITION
€308,40 EUR
A textile work inspired by the light of the tropics
The Isla Sol fabric is an invitation to travel, where light embraces tropical landscapes and every color tells a story. Conceived and designed by Maison Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï, its exclusive motif celebrates the encounter between contemporary art, African heritage, and timeless elegance.
Female silhouettes, coconut trees, lush foliage, tropical fruits, and graphic shapes intertwine in a rich and harmonious composition. Each detail contributes to a visual narrative where nature becomes language and textile transforms into a true work of art.
Made of 100% cotton or 100% linen, the Isla Sol fabric offers a natural feel, beautiful suppleness, and an elegant drape. Its print quality reveals the full depth of the colors and the subtlety of the illustrations, making each piece a creation as remarkable to wear as it is to behold.
Designed to accompany grand celebrations as well as everyday moments, Isla Sol is suitable for custom clothing as well as for creating accessories, decorative objects, or exceptional pieces meant to last through time.
At Maison Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï, a fabric is not limited to a textile. It becomes a medium of expression, a heritage to be passed on, and an artistic signature that reveals the identity of the person who chooses it.
Product Features
- Model Name: Okoumea Fabric
- Brand: Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï
- Product Type: High-end artistic fabric
- Dimensions: 6 yards – 5.49 m × 1.50 m
- Material: 100% premium cotton
- Texture: Soft, supple, and pleasant to the touch
- Print: High definition with deep, long-lasting colors
- Pattern: Exclusive artistic creation by Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï
- Visual Universe: Gabonese nature, fauna, tropical flora, and contemporary African art
- Finishes: Carefully crafted for optimal hold and durability
- Manufacturing: Made to order, to limit overproduction
- Edition: Limited quantity production
- Uses: Traditional sewing, ready-to-wear, dresses, ensembles, suits, accessories, home decor, and artistic projects
- Audience: Women, Men, and unisex creations
- Care: Delicate wash recommended to preserve color brilliance and cotton quality
- Commitment: Responsible luxury, reasoned production, and exclusive creation
- Signature: A textile artwork designed to be worn, passed down, and withstand the test of time.
Size guide
- Fabric dimensions: 6 yards
- Length: 5.49 meters
- Width: 1.50 meters
- Suitable for making dresses, skirts, shirts, sets, jumpsuits, jackets, kaftans, and tailored suits.
- Ideal for creating traditional African outfits, contemporary designs, and haute couture pieces.
- Also suitable for making accessories (scarves, bags, headbands, pouches) and home decor items (cushions, curtains, table runners, wall hangings...).
- Thanks to its generous size, Okouméa fabric adapts to most body types and offers great creative freedom depending on the desired design.
- For a specific project or custom creation, we recommend consulting your tailor or designer to optimize fabric usage.
Traceability & Commitment
At Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï, every creation is designed to last, to be desired, and to be worn with emotion. The Okouméa Pagne is part of a responsible luxury approach where quality, transparency, and respect for craftsmanship are at the heart of every stage of production.
- Made-to-order production to limit overproduction and textile waste.
- Reasoned production, carried out only after your order has been confirmed.
- High-definition printing guaranteeing rich colors and fidelity to the original pattern.
- 100% premium cotton, selected for its quality, softness, and durability.
- Exclusive artistic creation designed by Maison Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï.
- Protected pattern, conceived as a unique textile artwork and intended to preserve its exclusive character.
- Quality control performed before each shipment to guarantee a level of finish in line with the Maison's requirements.
- Limited edition production, prioritizing rarity over mass manufacturing.
- Designed between France and Gabon, inspired by a plural cultural heritage and a contemporary vision of African luxury.
- International shipping with tracking, for peace of mind delivery.
Each Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï pagne is much more than a textile: it is an original creation, made with high standards, respecting a more responsible, more sustainable, and profoundly human fashion.
Patterns & Visual Universe
The Okouméa Pagne draws its inspiration from the majesty of Gabon's equatorial forests, where nature becomes an infinite source of creation. Each element of the pattern was conceived as a fragment of an artistic fresco, telling the story of the dialogue between human beings, fauna, flora, and light.
At the heart of the composition, a female face embodies memory, transmission, and inner strength. Around it flourishes a vibrant universe where majestic felines, radiant suns, tropical flowers, exotic fruits, luxuriant foliage, and graphic motifs inspired by African decorative arts meet.
The color contrasts, geometric shapes, and balanced composition create a vibrant work, both contemporary and deeply rooted in cultural heritage. Each detail invites a new interpretation, revealing the richness of the design and the precision of its execution as one gazes upon it.
Conceived as a true textile artwork, the Okouméa Pagne transcends the function of clothing to become a medium for artistic expression. It celebrates the beauty of life, the diversity of African cultures, and the elegance of a luxury where every creation tells a story.
Okouméa is an invitation to boldly wear nature, art, and memory, in an exclusive creation signed by Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï.
Style Tips
The Pagne Okouméa is a creation designed to complement both contemporary silhouettes and outfits inspired by African traditions. Thanks to its generous size and rich pattern, it offers endless creative possibilities.
- Wear it as a long, flowing dress for an elegant and timeless silhouette.
- Create a jacket and trousers set, a suit, or a jumpsuit for a contemporary and assertive look.
- Transform it into a shirt, skirt, caftan, kimono, or boubou to create a unique piece adapted to your style.
- Pair it with accessories made of natural leather, raffia, wood, or gold-toned metal to enhance its artistic character.
- Opt for shoes with clean lines to let the pattern become the true signature of your outfit.
- For a more minimalist approach, combine it with solid-colored pieces in ivory, deep black, forest green, ochre, terracotta, or gold tones present in its color palette.
- Also use it as decorative textile to create a warm and refined atmosphere: cushions, wall hangings, table runners, or decorative panels.
The Pagne Okouméa is designed for those who wish to express their personality through an exceptional creation. Each creation becomes a unique piece, shaped according to your desires and worn like a true work of art.
Manufacturing on Demand
At Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï, each creation comes to life only when it is desired. The Okouméa fabric is made according to an on-demand manufacturing model, an approach that prioritizes excellence, rarity, and respect for resources.
Unlike mass production, your fabric is only printed after your order has been validated. This choice allows us to limit unnecessary stock, reduce textile waste, and dedicate particular attention to each piece produced.
Every step of the manufacturing process undergoes rigorous control to guarantee high-definition printing, deep colors, impeccable cotton quality, and finishes that meet the House's standards.
This approach reflects our vision of a more responsible luxury, where each creation has a genuine reason to exist. Produce less, produce better, and offer textile works designed to last through time rather than just seasons.
By choosing the Okouméa fabric, you support independent fashion that prioritizes artistic creation, craftsmanship, and more conscious consumption. You don't receive a product from stock: you become the patron of a creation made especially for you.
Because true luxury lies not in quantity, but in the intention given to every detail.
Why choose the Okouméa Pagne?
The Okouméa Fabric is much more than a simple textile: it's a designer creation crafted for those who seek the exceptional. Every detail reflects Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï's commitment to artistic and responsible luxury, deeply rooted in a cultural heritage.
- An exclusive creation: an original motif designed by Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï, conceived as a true textile work of art.
- Premium quality: made from 100% cotton, with high-definition printing offering intense colors and remarkable detail.
- A generous 6-yard format: ideal for making dresses, outfits, costumes, accessories, sewing projects, or home decor.
- Made-to-order production: each fabric is produced exclusively after your order, ensuring its quality and limiting waste.
- Responsible luxury: a thoughtful production that prioritizes excellence, durability, and rarity over mass manufacturing.
- A timeless creation: a textile designed to last for years and be passed down as an heirloom.
- A deeply African inspiration: a visual universe celebrating Gabonese nature, memory, transmission, and the richness of African cultures in a contemporary interpretation.
- Endless creative possibilities: let your imagination run wild to create a unique piece, true to your personality and your story.
- The Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï universe: an independent House that transforms every textile into an emotion, every creation into a wearable work of art.
Choosing the Okouméa Fabric means choosing an exceptional textile, a meaningful creation, and a luxury that celebrates art, culture, and emotion with the same demanding standards.
Order now
Treat yourself to much more than just a simple loincloth: choose an exceptional textile creation, designed as a work of art and made especially for you.
The Okouméa Loincloth is made to order in limited quantities, respecting the craftsmanship of the Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï House. Each order gives rise to a unique piece, designed to stand the test of time and accompany the most beautiful moments of your story.
Whether you wish to create a ceremonial outfit, a couture creation, a ready-to-wear piece, or a decoration project, Okouméa offers infinite creative freedom.
Order today and let this textile work become the starting point for a creation that reflects you.
Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï — Wearable art. A legacy to pass on.
Limited Edition
20 Creations
Once the edition is sold out, this creation will not be reproduced.
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