NT GOANNA – Handwoven Raw Silk Jacket Ancient Strength. Timeless Style. "How do you like your Goanna? Medium? Well Done?"– Mick Dundee One of Australia’s oldest survivors, the Goanna has roamed this continent for over 15 million years, thriving in its harshest landscapes. These powerful monitor lizards dominate the Northern Territory, where the largest and most formidable of the species reside. Their striped, textured scales serve as the inspiration for this intricately woven raw silk masterpiece. The NT Goanna Jacket is a classic, neutral piece, seamlessly blending Black, White, Olive, and Charcoal silk yarns into an intricate rope weave. The texture mimics the tough, rugged exterior of the mighty Goanna, yet the silk weave is lightweight and breathable, ensuring absolute comfort with undeniable style. HOW TO WEAR IT Dress It Up – Go for a sleek, monotone ensemble: all-black, charcoal, or deep grey trousers and a sharp shirt for a commanding, refined look. Dress It Down – Pair it with earthy tones: burnt orange, sage, and tan trousers, or a charcoal, olive, denim, or forest green top for an effortlessly stylish rugged aesthetic. LIMITED HANDWOVEN EDITION Each Joe Bananas raw silk jacket takes 200-300 days to handcraft, ensuring an exclusive, limited run of this distinctly Australian piece. Handwoven raw silk – breathable, luxurious, and one-of-a-kind. A unique rope weave – echoing the natural camouflage of the NT’s largest lizards. A true wardrobe chameleon – effortlessly adapting to formal and casual styles. FUN FACT Early Australian settlers traded Goanna fat or oil much like the legendary snake oil salesmen of the American West, believing in its medicinal and healing properties. Like the legendary Goanna itself, this jacket is built to endure, designed to impress, and destined to be a true icon. WEAVE INFO: 100% Handwoven Raw SilkLining: BembergButtons: Spanish Buffalo HornWeave Time: 263 daysWeave Yield: 33.2 yards NT Goanna Fabric#: 1834
