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A garden of refreshing cyan, turquoise, emerald, mint and white hues gathers in this glorious a-line dress designed and crafted by Una Gupta of India. The artist uses cotton textiles to allow the garment to boast a lightweight and flowing sensation complemented by three-quarter sleeves and a button-up bodice with a striped pattern. Accented with flowers, the piece also has pockets.

This enchanting tank tunic dress beautifully brings together elements from nature fashioned through handmade batik techniques. Balinese artisan Desak Nyoman Parwati’s chic design is also eco-friendly, as it is crafted from leftover rayon textiles that otherwise would have been discarded, thus reducing waste. The fashionable patchwork dress boasts colorful vine, leaf and dragonfly motifs in a vibrant palette of azure, teal, chartreuse, white and wisteria shades. With a flowy, relaxed fit and side seasm pockets, it's a perfect throw-on-and-go style for the season. Motif's and color placement may vary slightly due to the upcycled nature of this style.

Hand-stamped batik evokes the sea with voluptuous waves in shades of blue. By Hari and Arthur, this delightful sundress features diagonal ruffles that swirl around the body. Its classic V-neck and easy fit make this design a wardrobe favorite.

Cool casual comfort distinguishes this design by Hari and Arthur. With a squared neckline and short sleeves, the dress features elasticized smocking in the bodice for easy fit. The blue on white motifs evoke the Balinese sky; they are created with the silkscreen technique.

Perfect for a sunny day outdoors, this soft and breezy cotton maxi dress is crafted by Aftab in India. The artisan chooses a chartreuse floral print on a background of cerulean hues to create this feminine design with orange and pink accents. The flowy, three-tiered dress features a v-neck, flutter sleeves and an empire waistline.