printed dresses

Flirty and feminine, this all-cotton wrap dress is from Akkaraphon in Thailand. The handkerchief-hem dress is hand painted using batik techniques, where the patterns are created with wax before the fabric is dyed. A coconut shell button and a black sash secure the dress at the waist.

Considered masters at creating intricate batik designs, the Hmong people of South East Asia developed the resist dyeing process as a form of communication through symbols. Designed by Thailand's Pimpun, this cotton sheath dress features a traditional indigo batik print, two slit pockets, and a removable belt.

You'll love the attention to detail on this pretty women's blouse by Akkharaphon in Thailand. Crafted from cool woven cotton, the hand-painted batik top features a wide wing collar, elbow-length sleeves and pintucked cuffs.