A timeless and cross-cultural splendor of inking technique makes a splash in this calming grey and aqua sheer cotton kaftan that embodies bohemian wanderlust with a fluid silhouette outlined with festive tassels.
- Sheer cotton Kaftan
- Sea green and white
- Tie & Dye - each is unique
- Made of 100% cotton
- Small / Medium (SMD) measures 36” long, 27” wide + 8” panel on each side
- Large/XL (LXL) measures 38” long, 30” wide + 8” panel on each side
- Cotton tassels
- Handmade in India
Beauty isn't perfect; it’s authentic. This piece is artistically created by hand, where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations, which are true characteristics of this craft. Due to natural dyes, we recommend hand-washing for the first 2-3 washes.
design: An oversized, sheer cotton kaftan hand-dyed in a linear tie-dye pattern that drifts between soft grey and turquoise. A relaxed V-neckline, wide dolman sleeves, and side godet panels give it a fluid, breezy drape, finished with a fringe of hand-twisted cotton tassels along the hem.
size: Small/Medium measures 36" long and 27" wide, plus an 8" panel on each side. Large/XL measures 38" long and 30" wide, plus an 8" panel on each side.
material: 100% cotton, sheer weight, hand tie-dyed, with cotton tassel trim.
features: Sheer lightweight cotton, V-neckline, dolman sleeves, side godet panels for fuller drape, hand-tied tassel fringe along the hem, one-of-a-kind tie-dye pattern
care: Hand wash the first two to three washes to let the natural dye set, then hand wash gently in cold water and lay flat to dry.
disclaimer: Because each kaftan is folded, bound, and dyed by hand, the placement and intensity of the pattern will vary slightly from piece to piece.
The Story
Tie-dyeing is one of the oldest resist-dye methods practiced in India, where sections of cloth are pinched, folded, and bound tightly with thread before the fabric is dipped in dye. Wherever the binding sits, the dye can't reach the fibers, leaving pale, undyed lines against the color that soaks into the rest of the cloth. That's the source of the linear, banded pattern running through this kaftan, rendered here in grey and turquoise rather than the more familiar reds and yellows.
Because the binding is done freehand, no two lengths of cloth take the dye the same way. A line might sit a fraction wider or the color might pool a little differently from one kaftan to the next, and that variation is treated as part of the cloth's character rather than a flaw to be corrected. The technique rewards a steady hand and an eye for spacing built up over repeated practice, not a printed template.
The cotton used here is sheer and lightweight by design, chosen so the fabric drapes and moves rather than holding a stiff shape — a practical match for a warm-weather, throw-on garment as much as an aesthetic one.
To create the pattern, the artisan gathers and folds sections of the loomed cotton, then binds them at intervals with thread pulled tight enough to resist the dye bath. The cloth is dipped, the bound sections stay pale while the rest of the fabric takes on color, and the ties are cut away once the dye has set. The length is then washed, dried, and cut and stitched into the kaftan's loose silhouette, with the cotton fringe at the hem knotted and twisted by hand into individual tassels before the piece is finished.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand tie-dye (resist dyeing)
- Ideal For: Women who want a breezy, easy-to-wear layer for warm weather and travel
- Wear It With: Wear it open over a swimsuit at the beach or cinched with a belt over leggings for an easy daytime look
- Purpose: Beach cover-up, throw-on dress, poolside layer, travel piece
Questions & Answers
Is this kaftan sheer? Do I need to wear something under it?
Yes, the cotton is sheer, so most people wear it over a swimsuit, slip dress, or leggings and a top rather than alone.
Will the tie-dye pattern look exactly like the photo?
Close, but not identical. Each kaftan is hand tied and dyed individually, so the exact placement of the grey and turquoise bands varies slightly piece to piece.
How do I wash it without losing the color?
Hand wash in cold water for the first two to three washes to let the natural dye set, then continue with gentle cold hand washing and lay flat to dry.
How do I choose between Small/Medium and Large/XL?
Both are oversized, relaxed fits. Small/Medium measures 36" long by 27" wide with an 8" side panel; Large/XL measures 38" long by 30" wide with an 8" side panel, so choose based on how long and full you'd like it to fall.
Where is this kaftan made?
It's handmade in India, where the cotton is hand tie-dyed and stitched by artisans before the tassel trim is added.
