Nilaya Dress - Indigo/Madder

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Code # 68H-14

Fair Trade, Made by Utsaah Cooperative
Everywhere you look at this lightweight cotton dress, there is something special. The notch-neck with a band collar leads to a button-and-loop placket over a gathered central panel. A short yoke in the back also has gathers. The blockprinted main floral design in natural indigo and rust-red natural dye is interspersed contrast panels of indigo on the sides. Hand embroidery embellishes the bodice print design. Three-quarter length sleeves have a notched cuff.

• Relaxed Fit/A-line
• Length: M 45"
• Notch-neck with button placket
• ¾ length sleeves
• Resist Block Print/Natural Dye on 100% cotton

Wash/Care: Due to the nature of natural indigo dye, color may transfer onto lighter fabrics and other surfaces. Avoid contact with light-colored surfaces. Wash separately in cold water.

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Model is 5'9" and is wearing a size Small

  • Size
  • Price
  • Qty
  • SMALL (6-8)
  • $135.00
  • MEDIUM (10-12)
  • $135.00
  • LARGE (14-16)
  • $135.00
  • WOMEN'S 1W
  • $135.00
  • WOMEN'S 2W
  • $135.00
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From Sewing To Management: Becoming A Leader

Sunayana Vishwakarma, married with children ages 13 and 17, is currently manager of Utsaah Cooperative. Her path to this position is a story of hard work and hope. She began working as a tailor in a company when she was 15 and worked for 10 years before her marriage. She and her husband moved from Mumbai to his family village and lived there for 5 years, but there were few prospects for decent wages.

Wanting better for their 2 children, they returned to Mumbai to restart their lives. Sunayana initially joined the Sahara cooperative. When that closed in 2021, the artisans were offered an opportunity to start a new independent business. Many of the artisans were reluctant, but Sunayana was intrigued: "Everyone was scared, but someone had to come forward. I saw this as a great opportunity." She prepared for leadership by learning how to handle issues such as conflicts between new and old members.

"Today I manage everything. MarketPlace saw my potential and pushed me, and I am really thankful for that."

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Delightful clothing
Aug 5, 2024  |  By AnnieO
The Indigo Nilaya Dress a very comfortable summer wear. It is dressy enough to wear out, easy wearing for home. It has become my go-to August choice. The only negative is that it has no pockets.



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Cute dress
Jun 25, 2024  |  By Helen F
Once again the top fit beautifully but the skirt could have fit three of me. Save the material because otherwise I would have really liked to have kept the dress!

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