TEA TIME DRESS IN NAVY/CREAM/RED

<p>Finely woven silk chanderi textile dress in navy and white, a 6 step hand tie dye process, and red polka dot block prints throughout. Lightweight and lovely. The Tea Time Dress has long sleeves with a subtle puff detail mid way through the forearm and string ties to adjust the shape as desired. Button down closures all along the front placket, allowing you to wear open concept and layered or as is. Features two extra fabric tiers from the hip down with string ties at each side, wrapped around creating a dimensional shape to the straight cut silhouette, or untied for an added layer.</p> <p>According to records found in India mythology, handwoven chanderi textiles were first introduced by Lord Krishna's evil cousin Shishupal during the vedic period. Due to the textile's sheer and airy texture, it is sometimes referred to as "woven air". Throughout the Mughal era in India, chanderi was increasingly popular among royalty. </p> <p>Measurements (laying flat):<br>Size Medium: Bust 38", Waist 40", Hip 72", Shoulder 24.5", Sleeve 30", Length 52" (shortest hem) 60" (longest hem)</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Trinity is 5'7 and a size extra small/small, and wears size medium with the <a title="Onsen Sandal in Fete" href="https://100percentsilkshop.com/products/onsen-sandal-in-fete?_pos=1&amp;_sid=9d2771171&amp;_ss=r">Onsen Sandal in Fete</a> and <a title="Dulas Necklace II in Marsh" href="https://100percentsilkshop.com/products/dulas-necklace-ii-in-marsh">Dulas Necklace II in Marsh</a>.</p> <p>Material: 60% silk, 40% cotton.</p> <p>Dry clean only.</p> <p>Made by hand in Ahmedabad, India.</p>