NEW Azurite Ika Handwoven Indigo Dress

| Style Description | Dress with tie closure, no buttons or zippers. | Size & Details (Manual measurement, ±3cm error) | Shoulder Width: 57 Bust: 50 Waist: 54 Hem Width: 84 Sleeve Length: 10 Garment Length: 110 | Material | 100% naturally grown, pesticide-free cotton. | Dyeing Method | Pure natural indigo dyeing. Indigo dye is SGS certified, with zero detectable harmful chemical substances. | Origin / Manufacturing Method | Limited edition collaboration: WOYI X YOUNGA Made in Taiwan. https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/16019220.png | Design Story | Crafted with naturally dyed plant fibers, this piece is light yet comforting, offering versatile styling. Drape it on and embrace the blessings of the earth. Considering the wearer's well-being and practicality, YOUNGA has meticulously experimented, refined, and tested every aspect of sourcing, craftsmanship, and functional design. The resulting garments and home textiles, born from hand-spinning, hand-weaving, intricate plant dyeing, countless processes, and nurtured by sunshine and time, possess a tactile quality that modern machine fibers cannot replicate. Encouraging more contact with natural materials and environments can awaken our senses, bring relaxation, and foster a simple, serene joy. https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15111568.jpg https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15978968.png The cotton used by YOUNGA is primarily sourced from the mountainous regions about 300 kilometers from Luang Prabang in northern Laos, nestled amidst rice paddies and forests. https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15979005.png From harvest to thread, our pure cotton undergoes a complex yet heartwarming handmade process. https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15978977.png Local weavers sun-dry the harvested cotton to remove seeds, then carefully fluff it to a cloud-like softness. https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15978983.png Through gentle hands, the cotton blooms into resilient fibers, spun into fine threads on a traditional hand spindle. https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15979003.png These threads, imbued with the purity of the earth and the patience of craftsmanship, are woven into each fabric, offering a natural touch and a sense of security. https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15978986.png https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15978979.png The indigo YOUNGA uses comes from the Mountain Indigo and Southern Indigo plants cultivated in northern Laos. This ancient craft, passed down through generations by the Tai Leu and Phou Tai communities, combines indigo dye with pure cotton threads to create our fabrics. https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15978987.png https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15980643.png https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15979008.png Historical Japanese texts mention indigo dyeing as having a "wearing medicine" effect. During her volunteer work in West Africa, YOUNGA's founder, Ping, observed indigenous people crushing Mountain Indigo leaves to apply to wounds, aiding skin healing. https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15978985.png Indigo-dyed clothing and accessories offer antibacterial, insect-repellent, sun-protective, and odor-reducing properties. When layered, they also provide flame resistance, warmth, and a unique natural fragrance. https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15979001.png In color psychology, various shades of blue evoke feelings of tranquility, stability, and trust. https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/15979007.png https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/16020144.png https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/16020145.png https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/16020143.png https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/16020146.png https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/288074/f/16020147.png