Samarcanda Ikat Italian Silk Maxi Kaftan Dress

Our Samarcanda Ikat Italian Silk Maxi Kaftan Dress is a celebration of two worlds connected by silk: the legendary Silk Road city of Samarkand and the extraordinary textile tradition of Como, Italy. Samarcanda is the Italian name for Samarkand, and the name captures the spirit behind this dress beautifully, a meeting of cultures, color, craftsmanship, and centuries of artistic exchange. Samarkand was one of the great crossroads of the Silk Road, where merchants, artisans, ideas, and precious textiles traveled between East and West. The city reached extraordinary prominence during the Timurid era and remains celebrated for its magnificent architecture, artistic heritage, and enduring place in the history of global trade.

This design is especially meaningful to Pax Philomena because Como is where our founder and designer, Jean Marie, trained and learned the art of textiles. Surrounded by generations of extraordinary Italian craftsmen and textile artists, she developed her understanding of color, printing, silk, and the qualities that distinguish a truly exceptional fabric. Como’s relationship with silk stretches back centuries, and its mills are renowned around the world for their artistry and craftsmanship. For Jean Marie, creating Samarcanda in Italian silk brings her own story full circle, taking inspiration from a legendary city along the ancient Silk Road and interpreting it through the Italian textile tradition that helped shape her creative life.

The ikat-inspired design is alive with color: lush greens mingle with vibrant fuchsia, warm gold, ivory, and deep forest tones in sweeping, painterly motifs. Printed on exquisite Italian silk crepe, the colors have extraordinary depth while the fabric remains feather-light, fluid, and beautifully luminous. The dramatic maxi silhouette allows the artwork to unfold from shoulder to hem, while an adjustable drawstring waist can be worn relaxed or gently cinched, and handcrafted tassel details add a final touch of artisanal charm.

There is something wonderfully romantic about wearing Samarcanda. Imagine it at an extraordinary resort, moving in the breeze at sunset, or worn to dinner beneath the stars. Pair its brilliant greens and pinks with one of our handcrafted malas. More than a dress, the Samarcanda Ikat Italian Silk Maxi Kaftan Dress tells a story that has always fascinated Jean Marie: how textiles can travel across continents and centuries, carrying beauty, artistry, and inspiration with them. For Pax Philomena, that story continues in Como, and in a dress created to make you feel as extraordinary as the places that inspired it. You will find this design only here!

Length 54"

One size with adjustable drawstring waist.

Dry Clean.

Made in India

100% Italian silk crepe