Cosmos Kaftan: Raw silk dress

Raw silk remnants were imbued with minerals to accept the color and imprint of homegrown cosmos, coreopsis and marigolds to make this kaftan. Voluminous and flowing, this piece is lightweight yet retains a lovely drape. Suitable for sizes XS—XL.

One-of-a-kind.

Materials: Fine raw silk. Cosmos, marigolds, coreopsis flowers.

Open sizing: With a width, or all around circumference, of 55”, this piece is suitable for a range of bodies from XS—XXL.

Length: 38”

Care: Green dry clean or spot clean, iron inside-out on silk setting for a full refresh. Ironing makes all the difference, use a steam iron to refresh the material especially after washing.

Fit: Flora Obscura patterns are strategically cut in simple and flattering geometric silhouettes. This wrap glides easily over the shoulders and drapes beautifully down from there in a cocoon-shape. The rectangular shape allows this item to fit and flatter many body types and sizes.

How is this made? Flora Obscura items go through a multi-step process. The silk is first imbued with flowers through a steaming process, next its dyed or hand painted with natural dyes. Once it's reached the desired color palate, the silk is then cut and sewn into a garment. Each piece is slightly different but truly one-of-a-kind, and made from start to finish by the same pair of hands. Colorful surprises and attractive inconsistencies occur in the dye process, making each item one-of-a-kind, painterly and alluring, as nature intends.