A timeless and cross-cultural splendor of inking technique makes a splash in this calming grey and aqua sheer cotton kaftan that embodies bohemian wanderlust with a fluid silhouette outlined with festive tassels.
- Sheer cotton Kaftan
- Sea green and white
- Tie & Dye - each is unique
- Made of 100% cotton
- Small / Medium (SMD) measures 36” long, 27” wide + 8” panel on each side
- Large/XL (LXL) measures 38” long, 30” wide + 8” panel on each side
- Cotton tassels
- Handmade in India
Beauty isn't perfect; it’s authentic. This piece is artistically created by hand, where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations, which are true characteristics of this craft. Due to natural dyes, we recommend hand-washing for the first 2-3 washes.
design: A flowing, oversized kaftan in sheer cotton, hand tie-dyed in soft grey and aqua tones with a relaxed V-neckline, wide dolman sleeves, and a swingy silhouette finished with cascading tassels along the hem.
size: Small/Medium (SMD): 36" long, 27" wide, plus an 8" side panel on each side. Large/XL (LXL): 38" long, 30" wide, plus an 8" side panel on each side.
material: 100% sheer cotton with cotton tassel trim, hand-dyed using traditional tie-and-dye techniques.
features: Hand tie-dyed pattern with each piece unique, sheer lightweight cotton, relaxed V-neck, wide dolman sleeves, flowing silhouette with side panels, hand-tied cotton tassel fringe, handmade in India
care: Hand wash for the first 2-3 washes to protect the natural dyes, then gently hand wash or dry clean as needed and lay flat to dry.
disclaimer: Because each kaftan is individually hand tie-dyed, slight variations in pattern, color saturation, and tassel placement are natural and part of its handmade character.
Meaning & Intention
Tie-and-dye is one of the oldest textile arts practiced across cultures, from India's bandhani to West Africa's adire and Japan's shibori. It is a process that cannot be fully controlled — the fabric is bound, twisted, and released into dye, and what emerges is always a small negotiation between the maker's hand and the will of the cloth. That spirit of surrender and discovery is woven right into this piece: no two kaftans dye exactly alike, so wearing one is a quiet reminder that beauty rarely comes from forcing an outcome.
The grey and aqua palette echoes water and stone, the steady and the fluid held in the same cloth. Grey speaks to grounded neutrality and quiet reflection, while the aqua and turquoise strokes bring in clarity, openness, and the cooling energy long associated with the throat and heart. Together they suggest a garment for softening the edges of a busy day rather than sharpening them.
The kaftan silhouette itself carries its own lineage of ease — a loose, unstructured form worn for centuries across the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa as a garment of comfort, hospitality, and unhurried living. The tassels at the hem, tied by hand, add a final note of playful movement, a small flourish that catches the eye as the fabric drifts and sways with the body.
Slip this kaftan on over a swimsuit for a beach afternoon, wear it as a breezy cover-up after yoga, or layer it over leggings for an easy day at home — its light, sheer cotton and generous cut make it a piece you reach for whenever you want to feel unrestricted, whether that's traveling, lounging by water, or simply moving through your day with a little more air around you.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Women who want an easy, breathable layer for travel, beach days, or relaxed at-home wear
- Purpose: Beach cover-up, loungewear, travel layer, yoga cover-up, everyday breezy outerwear
- Suggested Mantra: I move through life with ease
- Intention: Peace, Ease, Renewal
- Chakra Connection: Throat Chakra
Questions & Guidance
Is this kaftan see-through?
Yes, it's made of sheer cotton, so it's best worn over a swimsuit, slip, or leggings rather than as a fully opaque, standalone piece.
Will the colors fade or bleed when washed?
Because natural dyes are used, we recommend hand-washing separately for the first 2-3 washes to let the color set before laundering it with other items.
How do I choose between the two sizes?
Small/Medium measures 36" long and 27" wide with an 8" side panel, while Large/XL measures 38" long and 30" wide with an 8" side panel, so choose based on your preferred length and overall coverage.
Will my kaftan look exactly like the photo?
Each piece is individually hand tie-dyed, so the placement of color and pattern will vary slightly from the image, which is part of what makes it one of a kind.
What occasions does this kaftan work for?
It's versatile enough for a beach vacation, poolside lounging, yoga cover-up, or simply relaxing at home in something loose and comfortable.
