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Silk georgette in midnight black becomes an elegant dress by Anant Jain. Beadwork and sequins adorn the yoke and straps, and continue down each side. Graceful smock styling and an elasticized back make the frock as comfortable as it is chic.

Designed by Ritu Agnihotri, this charming pinafore features paisley motifs in white on white. The scoop neck yoke features machine embroidery, with pin tucks that give the top its graceful shape. The blouse slips over the head.

Handloomed cotton in lemon green becomes a delightful blouse by Ritu Agnihotri. With its flattering pin tucks, three-quarter length sleeves and slits up the side, this tunic goes everywhere in style. Trios of golden sequins are applied by hand to add sparkle. The top fastens with hidden hooks and eyes.

As is typical of genuine handloomed fabric, there are tiny slubs throughout. This occurs when a thread runs out, and the weaver extends it by twisting a new thread together with the old.

Graceful and feminine, this blouse is designed by Isha Jain. She selects handloomed cotton in warm ginger for the scoop-neck tunic. Kantha, or running stitch embroidery adorns the sleeves, neckline and placket. The top slips over the head.

As is typical of genuine handloomed fabric, there are tiny slubs throughout. This occurs when a thread runs out, and the weaver extends it by twisting a new thread together with the old.

Designer Luisa Villavicencio and her family maintain the last remaining cotton farm in Guatemala, where they produce the materials used in their natural fashions. This laid-back poncho is created using undyed cotton and reclaimed denim fibers in a striking asymmetrical design with fringe details.
Luisa's family cultivates cotton in several natural colors, and the family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton to transforming it into apparel. Says Luisa, "There are 80 artisans working with us. Some are civil war widows. Others always felt that they couldn't do anything, and we've been able to change that negative self image... A lot of families depend on us. I feel I have a great duty to them, to my parents and to my country, whose textile tradition should not be lost."

Fresh and stylish, this shift dress from Sandip Agarwal goes anywhere with ease. The dress is sewn of smooth vanilla-hued silk, detailed with stitching at neckline and cuffs in graphite grey. The flattering dress flows freely from a gathered yoke, and a squared neckline frames the face. Three-quarter length sleeves complete the artisan's original design.

Semi-sheer; we recommend that a camisole or slip be worn underneath the dress.

Dyed by hand, this beautiful ombré scarf shades gradually from deep aqua to rich turquoise and teal. Pin tucks along its length add texture to its enchantment. By Vinita in Thailand, the silk scarf culminates in delicate fringe.

Handcrafted of supple leather in a solid sepia hue, this shoulder bag from Peru makes a stylish companion wherever it goes. Patsy Chang creates this bag, which features a unique strap that can be converted from two shoulder straps into a longer sling-style strap. Opening with a magnetic snap, this bag opens to a cotton-lined interior with two open pockets on one side and a zipper pocket on the other.