herbarium 51 trumpet dress

Hand block printed stripes in soft summer colors give a painterly feel to the herbarium 51 trumpet dress by Injiri.  Finished with contrasting jali work, brightly colored enameled brass buttons and colorful contrast-stitched pleating, it is playful and elegant a the same time. 

 

50% cotton, 50% silk

made in india

 

garment measurements:

size	chest	sleeve	length
small	38"	23"	46"
medium	40"	23"	48"
large	42"	24"	50"
extra large	44"	25"	50"

 

This dress is unlined. 

 

The stripes on this dress have been hand block printed.  Slight variations in color or texture are part of the inherent beauty of this handmade garment.  

Injiri is the colloquial word for India.  Launched in 2009 as a clothing brand by Chinar Farooqui, Injiri believes in the beauty of hand-weaving processes.    

 

Taking inspiration from antique clothing and traditional garments, each piece is a celebration of the intangible heritage of the traditional skills unique to each area of India.  The finished products tell the stories of the places they are from and the people who make them.