Aila Lore Ikat Cotton Dress | Indigo

Our organic cotton Aila dress features a rhythmic pattern, carefully created using the ikat technique by artisans in India. Cut to an easy shape with pleats descending from the waistline. The weavers work under master artisan Bikshapati Kolaan in the village of Yellanki in Andhra Pradesh. He has been weaving for over 40 years, following the path of his father. The cotton yarns are carefully bound and dyed to create the pattern, then handwoven to create a soft fabric. Hand-dyed and handwoven organic cotton ikat. Pleats. Side pockets. Hanging loop. ### Details Machine wash 30ºC gentle cycle. 100% cotton. Made in India. An age-old and complex technique of patterning cloth, whereby the pattern is pre-determined by tie-dyeing the yarn prior to weaving. The characteristic haziness of the pattern that emerges is a pleasing result of this hand process. This fabric is handloom woven. Weaving irregularities are a pleasing characteristic of handloom woven items and should not be considered a fault. Size & Fit Regular fit. Length: Lower calf. Sleeve: Sleeveless. Studio model Yuanyuan is 5ft 10in/177cm tall and is wearing a size S.