Our Karma Indigo Maxi Kaftan Dress begins with a beautiful idea.“Karma,” according to Webster’s dictionary, is the force created by a person’s actions that, in Hinduism and Buddhism, determines what that person’s future will be like. It is a beautiful idea, one that reminds us that what we send into the world ultimately returns to us. When Jean Marie first introduced the swirling Karma print to the Pax Philomena collection, it was one of the very first designs she ever created, and it quickly became one of the brand’s most beloved and enduring best sellers. The hypnotic dotted spirals seem to move endlessly across the cloth, echoing the rhythm and flow of life itself. Originally created in black, this iconic motif now appears in luminous natural indigo, a color that feels especially magical under summer skies.
The pairing of indigo blue and ivory has long been cherished in textiles around the world for its effortless elegance. Cool, fresh, and quietly striking, the palette evokes ocean horizons, breezy afternoons, and sunlit terraces overlooking the sea. Jean Marie has always loved indigo for its depth and history, and in this dress the swirling Karma pattern feels almost alive, gently dancing across the fabric as you move. It is the kind of piece that captures attention not through excess, but through the quiet confidence of timeless design.
Each Karma Indigo Maxi Kaftan Dress is created using the centuries-old art of hand block printing. Skilled artisans carefully carve the swirling motif into wooden blocks and press each pattern onto the cotton by hand. The fabric is then dyed in natural indigo vats, a remarkable process where the cloth emerges green and slowly oxidizes into its deep blue when exposed to air. Multiple dye baths are required to achieve the rich tone, and the final textile carries the subtle variations and character that only true hand craftsmanship can create.
The flowing silhouette is designed for effortless elegance, with wide graceful sleeves, a full sweeping skirt, and a soft drawstring waist finished with tassels so it can be worn loosely or gently cinched. Crafted from breathable cotton and entirely printed by hand, the Karma Indigo Maxi Kaftan Dress embodies the quiet luxury and artistry that define Pax Philomena, a timeless piece meant for summer days, seaside escapes, and wherever good karma may lead you.
100% cotton
Length 54"
One size fits all with adjustable drawstring waist
Made in India this garment is completely hand block printed and hand sewn with an applied block printed border.
