The Alice Blouse in Indigo
Regular price £145.00
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Handwoven Alice Blouse created in Naturally-dyed Indigo Cotton
Our RARE & FAIR signature blouse in Indigo is made of 100% fair trade cotton, naturally-dyed and handwoven by our highly skilled artisans at Tohsang Cotton Village.
The cotton blouse comes with a low cut neckline at the front and back and back zip fastening. Featuring puffed sleeves, contrast stitching and a ruffled waistline. Pair it with The Alice Skirt to achieve a stylish feminine look or put on your favourite jeans and you’re all set!
The Story
Our RARE & FAIR signature blouse in Indigo is made of 100% fair trade cotton, naturally-dyed and handwoven by our highly skill artisans at Tohsang Cotton Village, a small cotton producer in Thailand who ethically sources their cotton by reaching out to local cotton farming communities along the Mekhong River to partner with them, growing cotton organically along the river bank without extra water needed.
The natural Indigo dye is also produced at Tohsang Cotton Village, where they organically grow and harvest their own Indigo shrubs used in the hand-dyeing process. The dyed cotton yarn is then handwoven on traditional looms sitting at our artisans’ home using little-to-no electricity for the entire fabric making process.
When wearing our clothes, not only does it give you peace of mind about your environmental footprint, but also the people who tailor it too. Our seamstresses are also set up and work from the safety of their own homes. A model that means women of the household can generate income with the freedom of managing their own time.
Fabric Care
To ensure your handwoven item retains its charm and beauty for many years to come, we recommend the following:
Care
Take care to avoid extreme heat and direct sunlight when drying or storing the product as this may cause colour fading and/or shrinkage. We recommend storing the product in a cool, shaded and dry place at all times.
Cleaning
Dry-clean or hand-wash only. Hand-wash inside out in cool water. Use gentle/low concentration detergent and avoid bleaches, heavy-duty detergents and stain removers. If using machine hand-wash, use a fine-mesh net for extra protection from snagging. Iron inside out on a medium to high heat.
Natural Dye
As with all naturally dyed products, some colour variation within and between items is normal. Naturally dyed products will always bleed slightly so please wash with similar colours (for first 2-3 washes it’s recommended to wash separately).
Handwoven Fabric
All fabrics woven by hand may come with small knots, yarn pulls or short pieces of thread – these irregularities do not affect the quality or future durability of the product. We feel these irregularities only add to the uniqueness and individualism of our products.
Buy Now, Pay Later
Buy now and pay later with PayPal 'Pay in 3'.* Enjoy the power to split your purchase into three interest-free payments, with no set up fees or charges. It’s a great way to help you stay in control of your budget.
Choose PayPal at checkout and select 'Pay in 3' when you complete your purchase. Make the first payment now, the rest in two payments the following months on the same date. It really is that easy!
If you return your item to us, in line with our return and refund policy, your payment plan will be withdrawn and initial payment/s returned to you.
For made-to-measure sizes and/or colours, please contact us directly where we can set up a monthly instalment plan just for you.
*Pay in 3 eligibility is subject to status and approval. UK residents only. Pay in 3 is a form of credit, may not be suitable for everyone and use may affect your credit score. Late fees apply for missed payments. See product terms for more details.
Size Guide
HOW TO MEASURE
BUST
Measure around the fullest part of your bust.
WAIST
Measure around natural waistline.
HIPS
Measure the fullest part with feet together.
BODY MEASUREMENTS
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| SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIPS |
| XXS / UK4 / AUS4 / US0 / EU32 | 31" | 24" | 34" |
| XS / UK6 / AUS6 / US2 / EU34 | 32" | 25" | 35" |
| S / UK8 / AUS8 / US4 / EU36 | 33" | 26" | 36" |
| M / UK10 / AUS10 / US6 / EU38 | 35" | 28" | 38" |
| L / UK12 / AUS12 / US8 / EU40 | 37" | 30" | 40" |
| XL / UK14 / AUS14 / US10 / EU42 | 39" | 32" | 42" |
See “Size Guide” in full page
Delivery & Returns
Delivery Fees
United Kingdom
Free delivery is included with all in stock items sent from within the U.K.. For made to order items a flat delivery fee of £10 is added at checkout. All customs duty and taxes are included in the sales price of all items and you will not receive any additional fees on delivery.
Delivery times to the U.K. are between 1-3 working days. For pre order and made to measure items please allow 7-12 working days for delivery on top of the tailoring times mentioned on the product description.
A shipment confirmation email with your tracking number will be sent as soon as your order has been shipped. The tracking number will be active within 24 hours.
International
For international orders delivery fees are calculated at checkout depending on shipping location, with standard or express delivery options available. The price will include tracking and insurance.
All customs duty and taxes are included in the sales price to the following countries: United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand.
Any orders from outside the above mentioned areas may incur additional custom and/or VAT charges. Rare & Fair cannot be held responsible for any of these additional charges. Please refer to your countries government website for detailed breakdown of customs and tax charges.
For in-stock items, standard delivery times to Europe are within 5-7 working days and all other International orders within 7-12 working days. Express delivery times vary depending on location, please see estimated times at checkout.
For made to order and made to measure items please allow 7-12 working days for delivery on top of the tailoring times mentioned on the product description.
You will receive a shipment confirmation email with your tracking number as soon as your order has been shipped. The tracking number will be active within 24 hours.
Packaging Used
All Deliveries are boxed and packed in a delivery bag to protect your items and should arrive in immaculate condition, if this is not the case, please contact us immediately.
Returns
All unused goods are available for return and a full refund will be issued (minus any delivery fees) if you inform us of your decision to return an item within 14 days of receiving the item. You do not have to give a reason for your return within this 14-day cooling off period. You then have another 14 days to return the goods once you have informed us of cancellation (28 days in total).
Please note: we unfortunately cannot accept returns on made-to-measure, personal designs, sale items or earrings. Exceptions will be made if any items are incorrectly tailored, faulty or damaged on arrival.
Please contact us for the returns address. Please note: return delivery will be paid for by us if the item is faulty. Please see our returns and exchanges section for more information.
Delivery Problems
If you are not in when we try to deliver and cannot find a safe location to leave the package, a card will be left, where you will be able to rearrange delivery or collect at your local collection point. Please follow the instructions on the card. If the item is not picked up within 21 days it will be returned to us. If you wish to have it redelivered, you will have to pay the delivery costs again, or accept a refund minus the delivery charge.