Papiha Embroidered Dress

size:
Women

The Papiha Embroidered Dress is the perfect summer dress that makes a statement. A relaxed fit with authentic zardosi embroidery uses vertical hold of a needle to make 3D embroidery. This is a rare piece of zardosi made using cotton rather than the typical shiny polyester threads It is made from handwoven kala cotton and features the burly weave for natural plant dyeing. The Papiha is a singular piece - one to cherish for years! 

Materials: 100% Kala Cotton, 100% Plant Colours

Handmade in 200 hours.
Designed and Manufactured by women-led team in our own atelier.

1. Kala cotton is a form of dry farm cotton that uses much less water and zero pesticide to grow, it gets its name kala for being naturally dull in shade.
2. The authentic zardosi embroidery uses vertical hold of a needle to make 3D embroidery and this is a rare piece of zardosi in cotton than the typical shiny polyester threads.

True to Size. A-line fit.
Model is 5'3" wearing XL.
We custom tailor so you fit perfectly in a Jiwya piece.
Measure yourself using our size guide and send any custom measurements through our chat options.

Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint

2.8 kg

Water Saved

Water Saved

220 L

Electricity Saved

Electricity Saved

22 kWh

Plastics Prevented

Plastics Prevented

800 gm

100% Plant-based. Zero-Waste. Ethical

We take responsibility for our creations throughout their lifetime. But, if you decide to part ways, we make sure to minimize our fashion footprint.
With the Re:Jiwya program, you have a lifetime subscription to Repair, Revamp (free or fraction of cost) or Reintroduce (where you can send the used product back to us for a store credit, instead of throwing it away for us to upcycle it or responsibly compost it)
Connect with us to use your lifetime Re:Jiwya subscription anytime!

India Orders: Free Shipping across India
International Orders: Flat INR 5000 fee for all apparel.

Preferred Steaming Inside Out
Wash and iron inside out in mild detergent below 30 C.
Line dry in shade
Do not dry clean. Do not dry in direct sunlight. Do not tumble dry
Hand-dyed plant colours and handspun-handwoven products have some inherent variations that mark their hand made appeal
Custom Tailoring

For a custom fit, get in touch

One-of-a-kind piece. For many, many occasions.

Clothes should be bespoke – not made in factories, replicated in thousands, blending in with millions. But clothes should also be versatile – suited to your mood, your special occasion, your day out, or your glamorous evening event. They should fit you, you shouldn’t have to fit them.

And that’s your Jiwya piece. Handmade and unique, but a fit for the much-awaited vacation, that day out that you’ve been looking forward to, the important dinner event, or a brunch with old friends.

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Fabrics that breathe with your skin

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Handmade excellence for a lifetime

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Designs that adapt with your body