hand painted sumi ink dress

Traditionally made from charred pine or lamp soot, sumi ink has been used in Japan for millennia, in both calligraphy and figurative painting.

A meeting of history and innovation, this very special one-of-a-kind dress creates harmony between abstract sumi brushwork, and a classically understated silhouette. Meticulously constructed from beautifully soft, double-faced cotton, it has a clean A-line cut, a boat neck, cropped sleeves, and French seams. No pockets.

Please note that as this piece is entirely hand painted, the front and back are different.