Boteh, mango leaf, even Welsh pear--the pattern most commonly known as paisley in the West goes by many different names. The teardrop-shaped, abstract floral comes in infinite variations, and here they're embroidered on an elegant jacket made of raw silk. The fully-lined jacket features split sleeves that can be folded back.
0.23 kgs
0.5 lbs
Garment Measurements
Teal, L: 63.5 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 114.3 cm Bust/chest x 80.6 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Teal, L: 25" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 45" Bust/chest x 32" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Black, M: 62.2 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 109.2 cm Bust/chest x 80 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Black, M: 24.5" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 43" Bust/chest x 31.5" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Black, XL: 64.8 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 119.4 cm Bust/chest x 82.5 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Black, XL: 25.5" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 47" Bust/chest x 32.5" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Ivory, M: 62.2 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 109.2 cm Bust/chest x 80 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Ivory, M: 24.5" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 43" Bust/chest x 31.5" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Ivory, XL: 64.8 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 119.4 cm Bust/chest x 82.5 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Ivory, XL: 25.5" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 47" Bust/chest x 32.5" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Black, S: 61 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 104.1 cm Bust/chest x 78.7 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Black, S: 24" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 41" Bust/chest x 31" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Teal, M: 62.2 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 109.2 cm Bust/chest x 80 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Teal, M: 24.5" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 43" Bust/chest x 31.5" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Merlot, XL: 64.8 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 119.4 cm Bust/chest x 82.5 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Merlot, XL: 25.5" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 47" Bust/chest x 32.5" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Merlot, M: 62.2 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 109.2 cm Bust/chest x 80 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Merlot, M: 24.5" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 43" Bust/chest x 31.5" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Teal, S: 61 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 104.1 cm Bust/chest x 78.7 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Teal, S: 24" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 41" Bust/chest x 31" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Ivory, L: 63.5 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 114.3 cm Bust/chest x 80.6 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Ivory, L: 25" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 45" Bust/chest x 32" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Black, L: 63.5 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 114.3 cm Bust/chest x 80.6 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Black, L: 25" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 45" Bust/chest x 32" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Merlot, L: 63.5 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 114.3 cm Bust/chest x 80.6 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Merlot, L: 25" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 45" Bust/chest x 32" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Merlot, XXL: 66 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 124.5 cm Bust/chest x 83.2 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Merlot, XXL: 26" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 49" Bust/chest x 33" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Teal, XXL: 66 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 124.5 cm Bust/chest x 83.2 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Teal, XXL: 26" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 49" Bust/chest x 33" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Teal, XL: 64.8 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 119.4 cm Bust/chest x 82.5 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Teal, XL: 25.5" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 47" Bust/chest x 32.5" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Black, XXL: 66 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 124.5 cm Bust/chest x 83.2 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Black, XXL: 26" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 49" Bust/chest x 33" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Ivory, XXL: 66 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 124.5 cm Bust/chest x 83.2 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Ivory, XXL: 26" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 49" Bust/chest x 33" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
You can find silk jacket 'Boteh Garden' by National Geographic in clothing categories such as Nat Geo Gifts Jackets, Paisley Jacketsand Silk Jackets. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Incredibly perfect for Christmas parties, dinners, etc. but also the same year around for those kinds of events and conferences where you stand out as the speaker.
Bought if for my wife's birthday...she loved it and got many compliments.
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08/22/2015
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"beautiful!"
I bought the merlot color. It is a lovely shade of dark red well represented by the photo.
The sleeves are a bit too long for me, but who cares! this is a gorgeous garment.
Very light weight, making it comfortable to wear indoors.
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Richard
02/12/2016
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"Great looking and great fitting"
Easy to wear. Wore to an engagement party and for other dressy occasions and evening out to dinner.
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Richard
04/30/2015
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"Beautiful! Well crafted! Love it!"
Work and social dinners
Conference, etc
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Richard
08/21/2014
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"Wrong sizing"
If I can I would like to return but not sure I still have the packaging and paperwork. I wish it were available in a different (larger)size that was more consistent with US sizing
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Richard
08/15/2014
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"Not what it looks like"
Any simularity between the color shown in the catalog and the item received is purly coincidental. Of course,you can return it at your expence for a full refund less shipping and handling.
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Richard
02/28/2014
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"Nice material and detail; dressy"
Very different
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Richard
01/29/2016
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"Beautiful jacket ordered in white"
This lived up to the display & description, didn't look great on me for the style, not a good buy for a personal reason.
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Richard
12/05/2013
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"Beautiful jacket"
As much as I like this jacket, I am considering returning it because the teal color is much darker than what was pictured in the catalog and online. I would be interested in trying the red but I am afraid of what the true shade of red would be. If the company would allow free shipping for an exchange I would take the chance, but I don't want to pay for shipping back the article two times if I am not satisfied either time.
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Richard
01/17/2016
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"Not tone on tone as expected"
I had looked at this jacket for a couple of years and really liked it in the catalog; however, when I received it, the Merlot version featured purple stitching. I was expecting a tone on tone rather than a contrast. It's a subtle contrast, but I didn't care for it. Perhaps it's different with other colors, but I was seduced by the photographs in the catalog.
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Richard
12/23/2014
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"Item is really nice fits well"
Really like the product the only thing I really did not like was the size of the arms the seem to be way to large.
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Richard
10/01/2015
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"Good quality and style"
The jacket is of very good quality and the style is quite elegant. The teal color is a disappointment but not disappointing enough to return. While a nice color, it is darker than pictured. Good fit.
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Richard
02/29/2016
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"Stylish"
This jacket is true to size and well constructed.
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Richard
10/22/2015
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"Beautiful."
I use it over a black pencil skirt and black shell for somewhat dressy evening wear. I wore it to a nice dinner party. It adds pizazz to an outfit. The color looks great on me. I love the design in the fabric and the silk fabric itself. I like the simplicity of the collar and the cut. It was a reasonable price for the product.
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Richard
10/31/2014
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"Boteh Silk Jacket color too dark"
The picture of the teal colored jacket was exactly what I wanted. The one that arrived said it was teal, but looked nothing like the picture. More like a very dark green. Called NG to discuss a return and they graciously offered to send a pre-paid mailer. Don't have it yet, but I appreciate the service.
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Richard
10/22/2015
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"Very small"
This is a beautiful jacket but very small. It is no where near the size it is supposed to be.
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Richard
09/06/2014
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"The fit needs to fit"
It's pretty, but the color is darker in person and it just doesn't match my shaper
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Richard
09/11/2014
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"Love the color... however..."
Not as well made as I had expected.
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Richard
09/23/2014
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"Lovely gift"
This was a Christmas gift from my sister and I love it. In spite of other comments, the color is very close to that pictured, though subtle, and goes with any neutral outfit (black, white, taupe, grey). The fabric is rich and the embroidery beautifully decorative, though unobtrusive. I'll wear this for many years to come. I hope to get the red next.
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Richard
10/29/2014
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"Definite Plus to My Wardrobe"
To dress up an outfit
Comfort
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Richard
08/26/2014
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"DON'T BELIEVE CATALOG"
The color was not even close to the color shown in the catalog or the wed site. Will not buy any thing from National Geographic again.
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Richard
10/23/2014
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"WOW but woe"
I ordered this jacket in 2 sizes (my usual size and one larger) because I wanted to be sure to get the best fit. Sadly, neither jacket worked for me and I returned both of them. The two sizes were virtually identical; the drape was different from one side of the front to the other; the sleeves were extremely long; and the front flaps/seams were not as pictured. The fabric was fabulous and the color was luscious;I actually took the jacket to a seamstress to see if it could be altered to fit.
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Richard
07/31/2015
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"You`ll be sorry if you don`t get it"
It is well made, silk for goodness sake, colors are in.fits
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Richard
08/26/2014
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"Beautiful Jacket"
Exceeded my Expectations. True to fit.
Dry Clean Only, no problem there.
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Richard
08/07/2015
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"I love this jacket"
I bought it in 2 rich colors. Hits hip just right. Only wish there were other colors.
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Richard
03/22/2014
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"Beautiful jacket"
This really is a pretty jacket. The color is a teal green not aqua. It's light weight and a good length. My only negative is that the cut seems a bit sloppy across the shoulders in back. Maybe small shoulder pads will improve it, but if it happens to fit you perfectly, you'll be very pleased with this jacket.
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Richard
09/20/2016
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"It is tougquiose green, not blue"
The jacket is very pretty, though the color is more green than blue. It fit, but the cut was not right on me (particularly the sleeves which are boxy) so I had to return it.
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Richard
10/11/2014
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"Lovely jacket"
Love the color, but more jade than the color in the catalog. Striking look that can easily go from office to cocktail party
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02/11/2015
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"Fabulous silk jacket"
I use this to attend symphony, opera and other 'dressy' venues. Honolulu is not a dress-up place, but at times, we do! This jacket is easy to wear over a dress or slacks, and it fits well. So far, nothing not great about it.
Loved the jacket, however, it was two sizes too small. I ordered the Paisley Fourish in XXL and it fit perfectly. Unfortunately, I have to return this.
Construction lacks tailoring details. Too casual construction compared to the catalog image. No interfacing. Size is much larger than other items of the same size.
I love silk...this is beautiful fabric. But as others point out the sleeves are boxy and I did have to order one size up. I ordered in merlot. I found the slightly darker color stitching added a nice dimension to the fabric. Unfortunately, the workmanship is a bit lacking. I have a similar jacket that is a much higher quality. Too bad really. I will keep it but have to alter significantly. Overpriced for the quality.
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