Aarohi Dress in handwoven mulberry silk featuring ivory-to-mocha Shibori dyeing, hand-sewn brass sequins, embroidered bodice, halter tie straps, and a flowing floor-length silhouette.

AAROHI DRESS MAXI | DESERT

€900.00

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The Aarohi Dress, meaning “to ascend” in Hindi, symbolizes growth, hope, and feminine strength. Crafted from luxurious handwoven mulberry silk, this elegant Shibori silk gown embodies the perfect balance of artisanal craftsmanship, natural beauty, and modern femininity.

Created in collaboration with our skilled artisan partners at Kumbaya, each dress is made using traditional Shibori dyeing techniques, an ancient resist-dye process where the fabric is carefully folded, bound, and hand-dyed to create unique patterns. As a result, no two dresses are exactly alike, making every piece a true wearable work of art.

Delicately embellished with hand-sewn brass sequins, the Aarohi Dress offers a subtle, luminous shimmer that moves beautifully with the body. Designed as a timeless occasion dress, it transitions effortlessly from elegant evening events to destination weddings and festive celebrations.

Key features

Handwoven mulberry silk
Dyed using the traditional Shibori technique
Embellished with hand-sewn brass sequins
Adjustable corset-style lace-up back for a customized fit
Halter neck tie for added support
Elegant maxi gown silhouette designed for special occasions
Ethically made in India by Kumbaya artisans

ARTISANAL NOTE

In 1994, Nivedita Banerji started Kumbaya as a stitching centre in a remote village in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. Today, over 100 women from marginalised communities work in Kumbaya Producer Company Ltd, where employment is guaranteed for 300 days a year.

Banerji says nothing is considered waste at Kumbaya, with leftover waste being reused to make another garment besides creating sustainable fabrics. “We have always re-used dead stock discarded by industrial fabric units and bought hand-woven and other artisanal cotton fabric made by skilled craftspeople across the country. I want to make Kumbaya work more on circular fashion and design,” she adds.

ARTISANAL NOTE

In 1994, Nivedita Banerji started Kumbaya as a stitching centre in a remote village in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. Today, over 100 women from marginalised communities work in Kumbaya Producer Company Ltd, where employment is guaranteed for 300 days a year.

Banerji says nothing is considered waste at Kumbaya, with leftover waste being reused to make another garment besides creating sustainable fabrics. “We have always re-used dead stock discarded by industrial fabric units and bought hand-woven and other artisanal cotton fabric made by skilled craftspeople across the country. I want to make Kumbaya work more on circular fashion and design,” she adds.

Materials and care

ZAZI items are handmade with carefully selected natural materials without the use of synthetic chemicals. To cherish your handcrafted ZAZI dress for a longer time, please handle it with care.

Protect from heavy rain or heat. Should it become wet, we advise to air dry.
To preserve the quality of the thread and colour, hand washing is recommended. However, for optimal care, we advise dry cleaning whenever possible.

Materials and care

ZAZI items are handmade with carefully selected natural materials without the use of synthetic chemicals. To cherish your handcrafted ZAZI dress for a longer time, please handle it with care.

Protect from heavy rain or heat. Should it become wet, we advise to air dry.
To preserve the quality of the thread and colour, hand washing is recommended. However, for optimal care, we advise dry cleaning whenever possible.

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In 1994, Nivedita Banerji founded Kumbaya as a small stitching centre in a remote village in Madhya Pradesh. Today, it has grown into Kumbaya Producer Company Ltd, employing over 100 women from marginalised communities with 300 days of guaranteed work each year. Banerji champions circular fashion—reusing leftover materials to create new garments and sourcing handwoven and artisanal cotton fabrics from skilled craftspeople across India. Nothing goes to waste at Kumbaya.

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My dream dress

Love love love , if i had the money i would buy it in all the colours !! It feels so soft on the skin , it is going to be difficult for me to wear something else but my dress.

Fatemah

Beautiful!

This dress is even more beautiful in real life. It’s a real masterpiece with great attention to detail. I love that the style is timeless, & also that it’s flexible in size. I can always wear it always with ease. You can tell it was made with love!

Susan

Wow! So beautiful and dreamy

With every ZAZI item I just feel so so beautiful wearing it. Like a goddess!

Cosima