Cotton Drawstring Short Skirt - Solid Color

Short skirts with a drawstring, you spoke, and we listened! Office day or day off, fashion meets functionality, embraced by the comfort you deserve. Classy yet casual, Katmandu has you covered, whatever adventure your day may bring. Handcrafted by friends/family in Nepal, our cotton short skirt comes in an abundance of colors to choose from. Treat yourself to the most comfortable threads on earth. And you know what's more? With every single purchase, you're helping an artisan get fair compensation for his blood, sweat and tears. Help us change the world - one day at a time, one cotton short skirt at a time. Treat yourself, we know you've been good!

• Brand: Katmandu Trading Company
• Country Of Origin: Handmade in Nepal
• Availability: Limited
• Material: Handwoven organic khaddar cotton
• Sizing: Free size/Fits up to 42" waist
• Special Features: Katmandu Compass embroidered patch, wrinkle-resistant, natural dyes
• Additional Information: Machine washable, elastic waist, drawstrings, hanging straps/keyring holders

Cotton Short Skirt – History

Drawstring skirts are probably one of the earliest clothing forms ever worn by humans. Originally a garment worn both by men and women, skirts made from animal hides or leaves are believed to have been worn by people even in prehistoric times. With the invention of the loom and weaving, cloth soon became the preferred material to make skirts out of, and woven skirts were used in Egypt, Mesopotamia and even Central Europe. This trend continued through the Middle Ages, though further enhancements in methods of tailoring made the skirt an item of clothing worn more by women than men. Here, the drawstring skirt probably made its first appearance, with the ease of tying and adjustable waistline being much desired features. The 19th century saw a burst in styles with different waistlines ranging from just below the bust to the natural waist. 

Pop Culture

Credit for the modern skirt goes to Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel who designed a wider, shorter skirt that ended just below the knee in 1920. This allowed women to move freely and was much more practical to wear for day-to-day activities. From here, the length and style of drawstring skirts began to vary based on several factors – world wars reducing the amount of cloth being available, the liberation of women and subsequent freedom of choice, for example. Christian Dior introduced new styles in 1947 and Mary Quant did the same in the 1960s. Probably the most famous example of a skirt in pop culture is the infamous picture of Marylin Monroe.