Checkmate Handblocked Cotton Shirt
Pure handblocked soft cotton
This oversized shirt features bold black-and-white checks that make a statement without trying too hard.
It’s relaxed, versatile, and unapologetically graphic, perfect for weekend getaways, airport layers, or lazy brunches. Style it your way: buttoned-up, thrown over a tank, or half-tucked, it plays well with whatever mood you're in.
Fabric:
- 100% cotton, sourced from Jaipur
- Hand block printed by traditional artisans from Rajasthan
- Dyed with azo-free, non-toxic dyes
- Tested for shrinkage
- Subtle variations are natural to the hand block printing process. Makes the print unique and adds to the charm
- Free shipping across India
- Dispatched within 2 business days
- 7-day free exchange and returns
- Tracked via Shiprocket — SMS + email updates
- Our exchange rate is under 5%
Made by artisan hands.
In the workshops of Rajasthan, skilled artisans press hand-carved wooden blocks into fabric — one careful print at a time. This gives every Zai shirt a texture no machine can replicate.
Built for women who do it all.
"I wanted to build something for women like me — women who juggle multiple roles, who want to look good but need to feel comfortable."
— Jayee, Founder of Zai
Zai started with a single question: why should comfort and style be a compromise? Every piece is designed for real Indian bodies — from morning meetings to evening chai. Our community spans thousands of women who've stopped choosing between feeling good and looking good.
Meet Jayee
"I wanted to build something for women like me — women who juggle multiple roles, who want to look good but need to feel comfortable."
— Jayee, Founder of Zai
Zai was born out of frustration with clothes that looked good on hangers but felt wrong on real bodies. Jayee started with one question: why can't a shirt be both beautiful and easy to live in? Every piece since has been the answer to that. Our community spans working women, mothers, artists, and everyone in between — women who refuse to choose between comfort and confidence.
