Qaseeda Polo

A qaseeda is a formal ode — a poem written in praise of something worth praising: a king, a city, a season, a feeling. The Qaseeda Polo is RASTAH's ode to summer craft — the kind of piece that looks effortless and took months to arrive at. The base is a lightweight summer-knit cotton, chosen specifically for breathability and drape rather than structure. Hand-cut patches are applied to the front, each one positioned and trimmed individually. The chest carries a hand-embroidered RASTAH logo on a khaddar patch, a detail that grounds the piece while the block-printed jacquard patches alongside it add surface variation and depth. The polo collar is both utilitarian and considered — a neckline that belongs to work and leisure simultaneously, which is exactly the territory RASTAH occupies. The summer knit moves with the body. The patches add dimension without weight. It is a warm-weather piece that carries winter-level craft. The qaseeda is a long form. It doesn't get to the point quickly — it builds, accumulates, arrives. This polo works the same way: the more time you spend with it, the more it reveals. Key Features Lightweight summer-knit cotton base Hand-cut front patches, individually positioned Hand-embroidered RASTAH logo on khaddar patch at chest Block-printed jacquard patches Polo collar construction Short sleeve Care Instructions Hand wash or gentle cold-cycle machine wash with mild detergent Wash inside out to protect the patch and prints Do not bleach Lay flat or hang to dry in the shade