Nhat Binh Linen Jacket with Brocade Bamboo Pattern

Product measurements (cm)

Actual product measurements may have a small variance of 1-3cm, which does not affect the overall shape of the product.

Model Moc Ha is 168cm tall, with a chest measurement of 88cm, waist of 67cm, and hips of 94cm. Moc Ha is wearing size S/M.

• Material:
  • 205gsm Linen, European flax, sourced from Zhejiang, China. Organic, eco-friendly, quick-drying, and breathable.
  • Handwoven brocade on hemp fabric by the H'mong ethnic community, Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam.
• Pattern maker & tailor: Thanh Thuy. Hity Atelier, Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Patterns passed down through many generations,
Motifs distilled from millennia of experience with nature and all living things,
Embroidered onto fabric by the hands of women in the high mountains,
carrying stories of the earth, the seasons,
and communities that have lived in harmony with nature long before we arrived.

Today, these patterns do not reside in museums or behind glass displays.

They continue to exist in everyday life.

On a base of natural linen, the strip of brocade placed at the collar acts as a gentle reminder of values preserved through time.
The soft, relaxed jacket silhouette combined with wide-leg trousers creates a sense of freedom in movement, allowing us to carry that heritage with us in the most ordinary of days.

The design is inspired by the geometric language of the Nhat Binh robe, a formal garment for women in the Nguyen Dynasty court, worn by empresses, empress dowagers, princesses, and royal concubines during important occasions such as Tet festivals, ceremonies, diplomatic receptions, or court rituals.
The name "Nhat Binh" originates from the characteristic collar style: a square collar running across the shoulders, forming a balanced horizontal line resembling a "horizontal sun."

The Nhat Binh robe was defined under the reign of Emperor Gia Long and had its attire regulations perfected under Emperor Minh Mang in the 19th century. The design was influenced by East Asian court ceremonial dress, particularly the Ming Dynasty court dress of China, but was adjusted by the Vietnamese to suit the unique aesthetics and regulations of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Living Heritage - allowing the precious things of the past to continue living in the present.