Silk-Cotton Kalamkari Maxi Dress in Earthy

Enchanting Silk-Cotton Kalamkari Maxi Dress (Earthy) for women, hand block-printed in an intricate paisley and floral motif using exclusively natural dyes. Sleeveless with a scooped neckline with a front placket and hand-beaten brass buttons, the A-line silhouette skims loosely before flaring into a soft drape. Side seam pockets add ease, and the leather obi belt (available in two colour blocks) lets you cinch it in for dinners out or leave it flowing for a lazy afternoon by the sea. A striking find within organic women's clothing, this dress earns its place among women's dresses.

Textile Story:  Silk-Cotton Kalamkari Maxi Dress in EarthyKalam (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/M: Length: 48" | Chest: 42" round | Cross Back: 13.5" | Armhole: 18" round
M/L: Length: 50" | Chest: 44" round | Cross Shoulder: 14.5" | Armhole: 21" round

 Note: Measurements may vary slightly due to the handmade nature of the garment.