A feather-light dress in soft, thin organic cotton. A very comfortable fit with a circle skirt.

Plant dyed

The pale yellow color comes from the pigment of the neem leaf. The green-gray color is the pigment of the Asian basil.

Yellow color of neem leaf

The leaves of the tree Azadrirachta indica (popularly Neem ) are used in Ayurvedic medicine in India. Especially for skin conditions (psoriasis) and to prevent tooth decay. Neem is also very popular as a fungus lice and insect repellent. It is used against head lice in humans as well as in plants to prevent fungus growth. Neem is available as an essential oil, it is used to make toothpaste, neem detergent, neem shampoo and as a dye for textiles.

Green color of basil leaf

Tusli is Asian basil and a plant with a sacred status in India. This basil can grow up to two meters high as a shrub. Leaf extract is used for, among other things, colds and inflammations. Tulsi acts as an antioxidant and has antibacterial properties. Use of medicinal herbs as a dye for clothing is called ayurvastra.

Size chart

(The model on the picture is wearing size L)