Sheepskin Kids Waistcoat Riya
Our Afghan kids waistcoats are handmade and ethically produced in Afghanistan. When you buy one of our waistcoats you are supporting local Afghan women and their communities. We work directly with an Afghan family, paying them upfront to produce authentic Afghan (waist)coats using traditional methods and style. Each coat sold directly benefits families and local communities. Afghanistan has a rich history of creating traditional and unique handcrafted clothing, we want to share this beauty and history, whilst supporting local communities.
The waistcoats are made of sheepskin from a variety of local sheep breeds. Most of the materials are leftovers from the meat industry. In this way, we try to stay sustainable. The coats are handmade, unique, and one-of-a-kind items. However, as each item is individually handcrafted and made with natural materials there may be small inconsistencies between the items.
Use our Care Guide to maintain your coat.
Care guide for Lammy Coats and Waistcoats
Use blackboard chalk of the same color as your coat to absorb the fats. Wait a few minutes and gently brush off the chalk. Alternatively, you can try using cornstarch. Repeat the process until the stain disappears.
Blood stains can be tricky to remove from suede. Blood stains can be removed with hydrogen peroxide. Pour a little hydrogen peroxide onto a Q-tip, cotton ball or bath towel. Then, dab at the stain until the blood comes out. Let the suede dry, then apply your suede brush to retexture the previously stained area.
How to take care of ink stains in sheepskin coats?
Ink stains are difficult to remove from suede. If the ink stain is fresh, try to absorb as much ink as possible with a cloth or paper towel. For set-in stains, dab the stain with rubbing alcohol, leave to dry, then apply a suede eraser to remove set-in ink.
For suede finishes, use adhesive tape to remove stains. Place a piece of tape on the stain and gently peel it off to remove the dirt. Avoid rubbing the stain as it can get rubbed into the jacket. You can also try to use a suede brush to remove stains. For large stains or fragile shearling leather, it's best to have your coat cleaned by a leather cleaning specialist to avoid damaging the leather.
