Our dress is crafted from cotton poplin which is hand batik-printed by artisans in India with a checked pattern. The technique consists of wax being applied to the surface of the fabric before it is dyed, and then removed after it has dried to leave a resist pattern behind, naturally varying from piece to piece. Shaped with waist ties and a gathered neck trim.
Hand batik-print cotton poplin. Sleeveless. Gathered neck. Easy fit. Waist tie. Back-waist elastic.
Details
Machine wash 30 ºC gentle cycle. 100% cotton.
Made in India.
A traditional technique of patterning cloth by painting or printing a wax or mud resist onto the fabric prior to dyeing. Variations and unevenness are characteristic of this process.
Size & Fit
Easy fit. Sleeve: Sleeveless.
Studio model Nova is 5ft 9in/175cm tall and is wearing a size S.
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Block Printing
Block printing is a centuries-old craft. Though it might be the simplest and slowest of all textile printing methods, it yields some of the most beautiful results.
The technique demands precision and patience: each block is skilfully hand carved then carefully, laboriously, lined up by eye upon the fabric. It is these human processes that result, inevitably, in slight irregularities. A machine-printed fabric might, by contrast, be perfectly executed, yet it is somehow always a little flat, lacking the inherent liveliness of a hand printed piece.
Cotton Care Guide
Cotton is a versatile, comfortable and breathable fabric and is easy to look after. At TOAST, we love cotton for its ability to take dye and retain bright colours and intricate prints.
Obtained from the fibres surrounding the soft seed pods of the cotton plant, cotton is a natural and biodegradable fibre that has been used since antiquity. The fibres are cleaned and spun into threads before being made into a variety of fabrics, from denim and corduroy to poplin and twills.
How to wash
Cotton can be washed at 30 degrees in the machine with similar colours. Try to wash your cotton less frequently to maintain the shape, colour, and quality of your garment.
How to dry & store
Reshape your garment whilst damp by holding the side seams together and shaking. Cotton is best dried flat or hanging to prevent the need for ironing. If an item requires ironing, then it is best to do so whilst slightly damp or using the steam setting.
Hang your cotton clothes away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.