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Padmasana Skirt/Dress, cream

Padmasana Skirt/Dress, cream

$138.00 USD
$138.00 USD
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We are obsessed with how versatile this garment is! Gorgeous as a midi length, high waisted skirt, or you can pull it up & tie in the matching straps to wear as a breezy knee-length dress (depending on your height of course ;-)! Hand loomed Nepalese cotton keeps you cool in the hottest Texas summer heat. Or layer it up with boots, sweater, and our Nabina Quilted Jacket for the coldest Himalayan winter. And, because everything should have pockets, these have deep hidden pockets that can be used in both skirt & dress styling.

Flexible sizing for the many stages of our lives ♥️

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

Product Details

100% hand loomed cotton

100% natural, unbleached fabric

  • elastic waist with drawstring for extra fit options
  • can be worn high waisted or low
  • waist gathering is adjustable to add/remove volume where you want it
  • matching straps with triangle finishings are included, to tie into the hidden loops & wear as a dress (you can play with how you wear the straps too: parallel, cross back, halter neck, have fun!)
  • hidden inseam pockets placed at a height accessible when worn as both skirt & dress
  • 2" bottom hem for adjustable length (we know you can always take a hem up, but letting down a hem is usually impossible!)

We love wearing this as a skirt or dress with any of our tops: the Aarti Reversible Top/Vest, Krishna Button-Up, Simran Wrap Top, & Patan Top

Named after the incredible, Padmasana, founder & leader of our partner women's collective in Nepal. Padmasana has dedicated her life to lifting up her community & the women in it, who would not otherwise have opportunities for work. She is one of the strongest & most accomplished people we know, and we are humbled to have the opportunity to work with her.

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 & 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
  1. soak the entire garment in cold water for at least 1 hour (best overninght).
  2. wash according to care label instructions.
  3. repeat if necessary.
Alkaline Deodorants with Baking Soda
  1. dilute ph neutral detergent in warn water & soak garment for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).
  2. gently rub stains if needed.
  3. repeat if necessary
Cooking Oil, Beauty Oil, Grease
  1. sprinkle baking powder on stain
  2. let siit 30 mins
  3. soak in warm water, then wash according to care label
  4. 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 ♥️
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