This long dress is meticulously handcrafted using the ‘tie-dye’ technique, an intangible cultural heritage of the Bai people of Dali, Yunnan. The skirt features a three-dimensional asymmetrical cut and a technique involving the patchwork of different fabrics. The tie-dye sections are meticulously hand-tied by Bai artisans using needle and thread, then repeatedly cold-soaked and rinsed in natural plant-fermented dye vats, resulting in a diffused texture that blends floral motifs with geometric patterns. The hem is finished with multiple layers of pleated trim and colourful jacquard ribbons.
Fabric details: 55% linen + 45% organic cotton.
Dye composition: 100% natural plant-based indigo dye.
Care instructions: A slight amount of dye may run during the first two washes; we recommend soaking the garment in a mild salt solution for 15 minutes before wearing it for the first time. Do not use chlorine-based bleach under any circumstances; do not machine wash. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight to prevent oxidation and colour fading.
This long dress is meticulously handcrafted using the ‘tie-dye’ technique, an intangible cultural heritage of the Bai people of Dali, Yunnan. The skirt features a three-dimensional asymmetrical cut and a technique involving the patchwork of different fabrics. The tie-dye sections are meticulously hand-tied by Bai artisans using needle and thread, then repeatedly cold-soaked and rinsed in natural plant-fermented dye vats, resulting in a diffused texture that blends floral motifs with geometric patterns. The hem is finished with multiple layers of pleated trim and colourful jacquard ribbons.
Fabric details: 55% linen + 45% organic cotton.
Dye composition: 100% natural plant-based indigo dye.
Care instructions: A slight amount of dye may run during the first two washes; we recommend soaking the garment in a mild salt solution for 15 minutes before wearing it for the first time. Do not use chlorine-based bleach under any circumstances; do not machine wash. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight to prevent oxidation and colour fading.
