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Always cool and comfortable while at the same time elegant, pure linen makes the ultimate summer statement. Akkharaphon in Thailand creates this gorgeous maxi dress with an abstract hand-painted batik pattern. The short-sleeved dress is given a shapely silhouette with a back waist elastic and a feminine bow on the front.

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.

Fresh and flirty, this feminine drop-waist sundress is from artisan Galuh Kenanga of Bali. The artisan carries on the ancient art of batik, which uses wax-resist methods to create the beautiful purple and white floral pattern on soft and fluid woven rayon. the sleeveless dress features a scoop neckline and a ruffled skirt that hits above the knee.

Inspired by fall, Balinese artisan Endah creates this lovely sundress. Crafted from silky rayon, the dress is decorated using the batik method; a wax resist is stamped by hand onto the fabric before it is treated with colorful dyes, resulting in entrancing leaf motifs in green and magenta. The dress is characterized by spaghetti straps and a knee-length skirt.

Inspired by fall, Balinese artisan Endah creates this elegant shift dress. Crafted from smooth rayon, the shift is decorated using the batik method; a wax resist is stamped by hand onto the fabric before it is treated with dye, resulting in a deep midnight blue with leaf and floral motifs of snow white. The dress is characterized by short sleeves and a knee-length skirt, and features a removable self belt and side seam pockets.