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Block-Printed Cotton Shirtdress from India, "Dusky Elegance"

Name: Block-Printed Cotton Shirtdress from India, 'Dusky Elegance'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 366427
Price: 56.83 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.82 (153 reviews)

Product ID: 366427

by Ritu Agnihotri (153)

Evoking the elegance of dusk, this cotton shirtdress features intricate designs and stripes in black over light cadet blue, applied using the... more

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Evoking the elegance of dusk, this cotton shirtdress features intricate designs and stripes in black over light cadet blue, applied using the traditional block-printing method. Indian artisan Ritu Agnihotri creates this delightful dress, which features a button-up front, collared neckline, and three-quarter sleeves that are buttoned in place. Strawberry kantha stitching accents this shirtdress on the sleeves, collared neckline, and bottom.

0.17 kgs
0.4 lbs

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100% cotton, coconut shell buttons
Dry on low heat cycle
Features a button closure
Machine wash on gentle cycle
Use a warm iron
Made in India
Certified and shipped by our office in India
Product ID: 366427

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Ritu Agnihotri

India

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153

Pamela

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Aug 05, 2025

“Lovely colour!”

Very high quality item with lovely details and a soft, nuanced colour. Very happy with my item! ??

Purchased Item Spring Morning Lotus, Block-Printed Floral Pink and Red Cotton Tunic from India

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Diane

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Apr 18, 2025

“Nice for casual or dress - Sleeveless shell”

Great shell for hot weather. Dresses up a pr of black bermuda shorts!

Purchased Item Striped and Saucy, Hand Crafted Striped Viscose Sleeveless Blouse

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Elaine

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Feb 28, 2025

“exquisite”

beautiful to look at easy to wear I have purchased quite a selection of tops created by Ritu. I love everyone of them and friends always admire them

Purchased Item Born in Summer, Floral Silk Embroidered Tunic Top

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Meet the Artist

Ritu Agnihotri

(153)

"You could say I was one of the pioneers in fashion design, and what a struggle it was at the time!"

"I'm Ritu Agnihotri, and to me, to have the ability to create is something I treasure dearly. I so enjoyed the drawing classes I used to take... read more