batik

For an original look, try Alaya Cholprasertsuk's cheongsam dress, a high-collar style of Manchu origin. Crafted from 100% cotton by Thai artisans, the short-sleeved dress features two side slits, a zipper closure on the back, and a hand-painted floral batik motif on a beautiful jade-colored base.

Considered masters at creating intricate batik designs, the Hmong people of South East Asia developed the resist dyeing process as a form of communication through symbols. Designed by Thailand's Pimpun, this cotton sheath dress features a traditional indigo batik print, two slit pockets, and a removable belt.

Desak Nyoman Parwati creates a stylish sleeveless dress that evokes the beauty of a leafy forest path in Bali. Blue and green leaves are created through a traditional hand-stamped batik process on tie-dye fabric for rich and complex color nuances. Ideal for casual wear to the market or for a stroll, the versatile design features convenient side pockets.

Find ease and comfort in this hand made 100% cotton batik short-sleeved dress from Thai artisan Alaya Cholprasertsuk, who draws inspiration from the scenery around her local village. In warm and cheery earth tones, the dress features two pheasants that greet the day atop a kaleidoscope of color reminiscent of the morning sun. A ribbon of orange swirls around the dress, evoking a sense of movement and freedom. The playful orange band continues to the back of the dress, accented by a cluster of flowers. The dress has two side pockets and a single button key-hole closure in the back.

Textile artisan Desak Nyoman Parwati creates a casual dress replete with natural Balinese elements. Leafy motifs are created through a traditional batik dying process, which involves an artistic application of wax along with the tie-dying technique to create complex layers of color. Vibrant indigo and cerulean evoke a seaside feel.