The Maya Midi Dress in Peony Ikat
Regular price
£300.00
Sale price
£430.00
Unit price per
Handmade pure silk midi dress with Peony Ikat design
The Maya Midi Dress is handmade by Rare & Fair's experienced hand-weaving artisans using 100% pure Mulberry silk. The Peony floral design is created by Thai textile artists using the Ikat tie-dye method.
The dress is midi-length with open-back detailing. Self-tie straps at the back creates an elegantly chic and charming look. The mulberry silk fabric is lightweight and breathable, perfect for that summer wedding or special event. Style it with sandal heels in the summer or throw on a cropped blazer or jacket with pointed shoes for that formal look.
- Mulberry Silk
- Peony design created using Ikat tie-dye
- Adjustable straps (self-tie at back)
- 2 side pockets
- Back zipper
Our model, Raduwah, is wearing size XS or UK6. Her measurements are: Height 173 cm, Bust 31", Waist 24", Hips 35" . See 'Size Guide' for further guidance.
If your preferred size is not in stock please select 'made to order'. Your item will be handmade just for you, ready to be shipped in 4-6 weeks. Please Whatsapp or Email for further info.
The Story
Our pure silk Maya Midi dress is ethically handmade using Ikat sustainable silk. Ikat weaving, known locally as “Mudmee”, is a traditional tie-dye method and the oldest form of pattern weaving in Thailand.
The desired pattern is created by hand-binding pure silk threads with tight wrapping before the dyeing and weaving process commences. This binding process takes time and the extreme skill of the weaver, both of which make Ikat silks prized by textile collectors the world over, slow fashion at it's finest!
Maithong Suranaree Weaving Co-operative are the creators of this beautiful fabric. They are a family co-operative now on their 4th generation of weavers! It’s great to support a co-operative working so tirelessly through generations to preserve the precious skill of ancient Ikat weaving.
By purchasing The Maya Dress, you not only purchase a beautiful item of handmade clothing, but also a piece of pure silk textile art, that helps support the tradition of Ikat dyeing for many years to come. Thank you!
Fabric Care
To ensure your sustainable silk 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 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 only. For extra care we recommend gentle dry-clean with hydrocarbon solvents, however, general dry-clean is also possible. Wear more, clean less! Iron inside out on a low heat.
Natural/Hand Dye
As with all natural/hand dyed products, some colour variation within and between items is normal. Natural/hand dyed products may bleed slightly when wet, so please follow cleaning instructions carefully.
Handwoven Fabric
Please note, 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. They act as an authenticity mark of fabric woven by hand and adds to the uniqueness and individualism of our products.
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 and Returns
Delivery
Delivery fees are calculated at checkout depending on location, with standard or express delivery options available. You will not be charged any hidden delivery fees, customs, or taxes on delivery. 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.
Customs duty
All customs duty and taxes are included in the sales price on any orders placed from Australia & New Zealand. The checkout price will be the final price you pay. On the rare chance you do receive a delivery note for extra payment for customs duty, please contact us immediately to rectify.
Delivery Time & Methods
We aim to deliver all in-stock items to Australia and New Zealand within 5-7 working days for express delivery and 7-12 working days for standard. All delivery times are estimates. For pre order and made to measure items please also allow for tailoring times quoted in the product description.
Where the item is sent from will depend on stock or whether it is a made to order/measure item, so please do drop us a Whatsapp (widget on website) or email if you would like further information on estimated delivery or if you need something urgent. We are happy to help where we can.
Your item 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.