party attire

Pretty enough for a date at the botanical garden, but comfortable enough to lounge in, this flowing maxi dress is created by Aftab in India. The artisan chooses a pink floral print on a background of celadon green to create the feminine cotton dress, which has flutter sleeves, an empire waistline and three tiers between waistline and hem.

Stay cool and stylish all summer long with this soon-to-be wardrobe staple from Indian artisan Una Gupta. Crafted from 100% cotton, the sleeveless dress features a screen-printed floral motif on an indigo base, a v-neckline embellished with shimmering sequins, and a comfortable relaxed fit.

A pretty mix of bohemian block prints in carnation pink, melon and pistachio cover this empire waist maxi dress. The long, flowy 100% cotton dress features three-quarter length sleeves, a v-neckline, and ties at the side to adjust the fit. Feels like loungewear, but looks pretty enough for a garden party!

Perfect for spring days and warm summer nights alike, Anchal Ahuja's fun and flirty dress is sure to become your new best friend. Crafted from 100% cotton in the artisan's workshop, the knee-length dress features a hand screen printed motifs on shades of pink, an embroidered yoke with two tassels, soft gathers at the front and long sleeves with skillfully embroidered cuffs.

Evoking the stunning beauty of a floral garden, lovely feminine designs decorate this fantastic and luxurious silk shawl from Bali. Traditional motifs alongside florals in hues of pumpkin, orchid, and chestnut are applied using the batik method, where a wax resist is stamped onto the silk before it is submerged in colorful dye. Presented as part of Melati's Collection, this shawl arrives in a box with linen and suede accents.

For wrinkles, the artisan recommends ironing the scarf at a low temperature without water. Spray the fringe with water and gently brush it with a comb to remove wrinkles. Let it air dry.

A jacket this unique is just the thing to elevate a ho-hum outfit to extraordinary. The best part of all is that you won't be sacrificing comfort in the name of fashion. Bali's Galuh Kenanga designs the relaxed, open jacket, which is crafted of batik-printed rayon in a rich boysenberry shade. Wide, three-quarter length sleeves complete the design.