evening tops

Intricate hand and foot henna tattoos called mehndi are an integral part of many Indian weddings. These delicate patterns are the inspiration for our versatile travel shirt, created using a traditional wax-resist dye process for a crackle effect similar to batik. The polyester blend jersey shirt features a scoop neckline and long sleeves.

Bandhani is a tie-dyeing technique practiced mainly in western India. Intricate patterns are created by wrapping the fabric with string before dyeing it. When the fabric is untied, natural patterns appear in the places where the string prevented the dye from taking hold. Bandhani cloth is often used for women's shawls, but here the technique is adapted for a silky top. Made of a viscose rayon knit, the top drapes beautifully and features three-quarter length sleeves.