Bandhani Linen Artist Dress | white
A personal favourite, the Artist Dress is designed for those who love comfort without compromising on style. In this refined take on our classic silhouette, we've removed the collar for a clean, minimalist neckline & extended the sleeves for a more sculpted drape.
The straight-cut dolman sleeves bring subtle structure to the oversized body, while an underarm gusset extends into an elegant A-line silhouette, creating a shape that flatters a range of forms. This linen is delicious; its bouncy drape and flow feel - and look - so good, ensuring all-day comfort.
Versatile and effortlessly chic, wear it as a dress, a flowing house coat with the front open, or as a statement set with the matching Gol Pants.
- Wide-cut body with relaxed silhouette
- 3/4 straight cut sleeves
- Closes down the center front with hand beaten brass buttons
- Mid-calf length
- Side seam pockets
- Crafted in a premium soft & lightly textured handloom mid weight linen. The breathable fabric offers a light, airy feel.
- Embellished with a bold, mega bandhani scattered organically across the surface; a thoroughly contemporary aesthetic achieved from this ancient craft. Note bandhani placement will differ from the photo and between every piece.
- All orders come lovingly packed in recycled silk bags
- SM
- Length 45”
- Chest 53” round
- Sleeve length 14”
- Bicep 13” round & cuff 12” round
- ML
- Length 46”
- Chest 56” round
- Sleeve length 14.5”
- Bicep 14.5” round & cuff 13” round
- LXL
- Length 47”
- Chest 58” round
- Sleeve length 15”
- Bicep 16” round & cuff 14” round
+/- a tolerance inherent to hand made clothing
- SM
- Fabric: 100% linen
- Handfeel: Soft, mid weight with a fabulous drape
- Care: Gentle hand wash in cold water & mild detergent. Don't soak. Drip dry in the shade. Gentle steam iron.
- Origin: West Bengal, India
Textile Story
Bandhani derives from the Sanskrit word, banda, meaning "to tie" and developed during the Indus River Civilisation. The typical bandhani style of concentrations of small dots that we are familiar with today dates back to the 6th century AD where evidence of this style was found in the Ajanta caves.
Our bandhani craftswomen in Bhuj, Gujarat, are repositories of this ancient skill, which involves taking the minutest pinch of fabric between two fingers and wrapping thread around the pinched cloth.
This laborious process is repeated across the surface of the fabric, which is then dyed. Areas under the thread resist the dye, and upon opening, reveal a complex of tiny dots. The smaller the bandhani, the more skilled the craftswoman.
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.
