Saanvi Dress in B&W Endless Knot Block Print

Description

DETAILS Our new Saanvi dress has long full sleeves, contrast front and back solid panels, hand shirring along the waistline with a tie. The ruching technique is traditional to Ladakh which is created using a loose thread stitch that pulls to secure the multitude of tight pleats. MATERIALS The Endless Knot. A symbolic knot and one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. It is an important symbol in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism and an important cultural marker in Tibetan Buddhism. It symbolizes Samsara i.e., the cycle of birth, death and rebirth and intertwining wisdom and compassion. We block printed this design as our expression of this beautiful symbol. Hand weaving muslin fabric is a showcase of craftsmanship aiming to evoke a feeling of woven air with its lightness. Woven using handspun yarn, the fabric has a unique drapeability that is light and airy for everyday wear. SPECIFICATIONS • Sustainably dyed using natural dyes • Contrasting front and back bodice • Crew neckline • Full length voluminous sleeves with elasticated cuff • Keyhole at back • Hand shirring detail along waist • Ties at side seams to cinch at back • Gathered sleeves with elasticized cuffs • Side Pockets • Hand shirring at waist Produced in a limited run with exclusive handcrafted fabrics. Due to the nature of the print, each piece is unique.