Mal Hana Top
Mal (මල්) = ‘flowers’ in Singhalese
Hana (花) = ‘flower’ in Japanese
Inspired by a traditional Sari, the drape of the corded straps flow over the shoulder towards the back. These are adjustable! The buttons are made of fabric flowers inspired by tsumami flowers, traditionally used for hair ornaments. This top is hand-dyed with organic indigo powder and is zero waste by design.
🏻 Fabric: 100% cotton, damaged deadstock, Remnant Warehouse, Australia
🗑 Dye: 100% Organic Indigo Powder, Tarai Blue, India
𓍼 Thread:100% cotton, R.Mrecht (CoS dyed with indigo), Australia
🏷 Care Label: 100% cotton, Dortex, Germany
- Make Indigo Dye Vat
- Cut rectangle fabric
- Hem all sides of fabric
- Make 3 indigo kanzashi flowers
- Cut strips of fabric
- Dye with indigo
- Make cording
- Attach flowers and cording to top
- Sew care label
𐚁 Measurements coming soon…
Due to the delicate nature of Child of Society’s handmde items, special care is required:
⛱ Store in shade away from direct sunlight.
✋︎ Hand wash with like colours using gentle detergent. Reshape flowers by hand.
✘ Do not bleach or soak. Do not tumble dry.
✿ This is hand-made and hand dyed with natural indigo. Reflecting nature, colours will naturally change, mature, and fade over time, making it unique to you! I hope you find beauty in this process.
𓍯𓂃 The natural origins of this garment also allow it to be compostable! Please repair, re-gift, donate and dispose responsibly.
Contact Us if you have any questions.
Terms and Conditions
By ordering this item you understand that colours and patterns of the fabric will vary slightly due to the nature of natural dyes and handmade design. Please see our return & refund policies here.
By purchasing this item you also agree to dispose of it responsibly and to the best of your ability. This can include repairing, re-gifting, donating and composting (where possible). Please contact us if you need any assistance with disposal.