Beautiful Butterfly Cinnabar Maxi Kaftan Dress Limited Edition

Our Beautiful Butterfly Cinnabar Maxi Kaftan Dress is a celebration of artistry, heritage, and rare craftsmanship. Handcrafted in India by master artisans, this extraordinary piece is created using traditional hand block-printing techniques, where each layer of the design is printed by hand using carved wooden blocks and natural dyes. Achieving a detailed, multi-directional butterfly pattern like this is exceptionally difficult, requiring extraordinary precision, patience, and alignment. The result is a textile alive with subtle variations and depth, proof of the human hand behind every inch.

The cinnabar palette, rich with warm reds, soft terracotta, and sun-washed blush tones, enhances the natural movement of the butterflies as they appear to float across the fabric. Jean Marie personally traveled to India to source this fabric, working closely with artisans to select the color story and refine the print until it felt both soulful and refined. Butterflies symbolize transformation and renewal, and here they feel poetic rather than literal, an elegant motif that unfolds beautifully as the kaftan moves with the body.

This kaftan is also a conscious choice. The block-printing process uses significantly less water than industrial printing methods and relies on natural pigments rather than harsh chemicals. Crafted slowly and intentionally, each piece supports sustainable practices while preserving centuries-old textile traditions that are increasingly rare. Because this technique is so labor-intensive and the artisans capable of executing it are few, production is extremely limited, and we cannot guarantee this fabric will ever be available again.

Designed with flowing sleeves, a flattering V-neckline, and an adjustable drawstring waist finished with hand-tied tassels, this kaftan is effortless to wear. Slip it on barefoot at home, style it with sandals for warm evenings, or elevate it with jewelry for a resort escape. This is not just a garment, it is a collector’s piece, meant to be worn, cherished, and remembered

100% cotton

Length 54"

One size fits all with adjustable drawstring waist

Made in India 

Hand wash cold, or delicate machine wash cold in a lingerie bag to protect hand beaded tassels