Dazzling Linen Kalamkari Shift Dress for women, hand-painted with natural dyes in warm terracotta with a sprawling floral and paisley motif. A gentle boat neck, with loose 3/4 sleeves and a knee-length hem keep the silhouette relaxed and easy, with side seam pockets adding practicality. Cut from soft linen, it doubles nicely as a tunic worn over pants, and comes with a self-fabric sash to cinch in for dinners out or leave loose for daytime ease. A well-loved pick within women's dresses, and firmly part of the organic women's clothing edit.
Story Behind the Textile: Kalam (meaning pen) kari (meaning craftsmanship) is an art form developed in Andhra Pradesh around the 13th century. Originally used to create religious paintings on cloth to aid the acts of wandering minstrels, later used in Hindu temples, it then flourished as an art-form under the Golconda Sultanate, the Moghuls & later under the British where it became known as chintz.
We’re enormously proud to partner with Dwaraka, a not-for-profit that trains & supports women artisans in Srikalahasthi to create the most beautiful kalamkari art work; using a kalam pen & exclusively natural mordants, dyes & resists, the artisan hand draws every every line across the surface of the cloth.
Any variations or irregularities are to be celebrated. They are part of the design & inherent to the handcrafted production process, making this item beautifully unique.
SIZE DETAILS
S: Length: 39" | Chest: 42" round | Hip: 45" round | Cross Shoulder: 15" | Sleeve Length: 15" | Sleeve Opening: 13" round
M: Length: 40" | Chest: 44" round | Hip: 47" round | Cross Shoulder: 15.5" | Sleeve Length: 15.5" | Sleeve Opening: 14" round
Note: Measurements may vary slightly due to the handmade nature of the garment.
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Handwoven linen with handpainted motifs (kalamkari)
Delivered in 2-4 business days.
Returns accepted within UAE only, within 7 days of receipt.
