block print batik poplin dress

the unique pattern on our cotton poplin dress is created by artisans in india using two traditional hand techniques. first, a wax-resist batik is created by applying wax with brush strokes to the fabric before dyeing it. once the fabric dries, the wax is removed, leaving a resist pattern that varies naturally from piece to piece. then, a second dimension is achieved through block printing, using carved wooden blocks dipped in dye. shaped with waist ties and a gathered neck trim. batik and block-printed cotton poplin. sleeveless. gathered neck. easy fit. waist tie. back-waist elastic. details machine wash 30ºc gentle cycle. 100% cotton. made in india.a traditional technique of patterning cloth by painting or printing a wax or mud resist onto the fabric prior to dyeing. variations and unevenness are characteristic of this process. size & fit easy fit. sleeve: sleeveless. studio model nova is 5ft 9in/175cm tall and is wearing a size s.