Dear Friend

Anu Mini Dress, indigo *botanical dye

$118.00 USD

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Our own, Dear Friend, mini dress. Designed to take you from the hottest Texas summer heat to the coldest Himalayan winter (with a little layering, of course). These beautifully airy dresses can be worn freely, or belted with a Dear Friend sash for a more formal look & hourglass shape. And, of course, we've included deep hidden pockets for your comfort. We can't help but think this is the perfect dress for all seasons!

Thoughtfully designed by Bibi, in Austin, Texas. Ethically handcrafted by our amazing Fair Trade partners in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Product Details

100% handlomed cotton

100% plant dye

Designed to be worn loose and comfy. We suggest sizing down if you'd like a slimmer fit.

Gathered top
Wide skirt
2" bottom hem for adjustable length (we know you can always take a hem up, but letting down a hem is usually impossible!)
Deep, hidden inseam pockets
Adjustable straps can be tied into or out of back loops for a variety of styles (parallel shoulder straps, cross back straps, keyhole back straps, rope tie straps, halter neck, choose your own adventure!)
Breastfeeding friendly when worn reversed, with straps tied in front
Option to belt with a matching or contrasting Dear Friend sash

We love pairing this with a our Aarti Top as a vest for a little extra coverage. Or layer up in winter with a chunky cardigan, leggings, boots, & our Quilted Nabina Jacket.

Named after the wonderful Anu, who leads pattern-making & garment production at our partner women's collective in Nepal. Anu is one of the most talented people we know, & performs creative miracles with a ready smile & infectious laugh ♥️

The women of our incredible partner collective in Nepal handloom the cotton, then color that fabric with gentle dyes, and finally hand make each piece. This hand loomed cotton just gets softer and comfier with wear.

Each piece will be slightly different & unique due to the special nature of the handmade process.

Thank you for supporting ethical & sustainable fashion!

Care for Handmade Clothes

Handloomed Fabric

Gentle wash in cold water
Wash dark colors separately
Hang dry out of direct sunlight
Handle with ♥️

Handknit Cotton

Hand wash in cold water
Wash dark colors separately
Lay flat to dry, out of direct sunlight
Handle with ♥️

Hand-Dyed Clothes

As with all hand-dyed products, some color variation within and between items is normal, and part of their beauty.

Hand-dyed products may bleed slightly when wet, so please follow cleaning instructions carefully.

Bleach should never be used on these garments as it can cause damage and even yellowing.

Care for Plant Dyed Clothes

Special Care for Plant Dyed Clothes

Some things can cause what looks like a stain on plant-dyed clothing, but it's actually a chemical reaction usually reversed with water!

Follow these steps if you notice spots from...

Citrus, Vinegar, Wine, Tea, Coffee & Other Highly Acidic Foods

soak the entire garment in cold water for at least 1 hour (best overninght).
wash according to care label instructions.
repeat if necessary.

Alkaline Deodorants with Baking Soda

dilute ph neutral detergent in warn water & soak garment for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).
gently rub stains if needed.
repeat if necessary

Cooking Oil, Beauty Oil, Grease

sprinkle baking powder on stain
let siit 30 mins
soak in warm water, then wash according to care label
repeat if necessary

How to Wash Plant Dyed Clothing

Hand wash in cold color with soft, PH neutral soap (some examples are ECOS, 7th Generation, Eucalan, & Woolite)

If washing on the hand wash cycle of a machine, washing in a garment bag will help avoid snags
Wash dark colors separately
The colors of plant based dye will mellow over time, adding a whole new dimension to your wardrobe
Do not bleach
Hang or lay dry out of direct sunlight
Handle with ♥️