TAV

Tarani Dress Long

$212.00

TAV PACIFIC is made from a unique blend of traditional motifs and modern elements of Pacific cultures; hand - carved onto printing boards by Tavioni family artists. Block printing and painting are all done by hand, on natural fibres such as cotton, lycra, rayon, sheeting, silk, and linen. This artisanal production process means that each piece is unique and no two pieces are exactly the same. Please note that your order once received may have some differences from the garment as pictured because of the unique nature of our production process. Fabric: Cotton Lycra Top with Multi- Ruffle in Cotton Mull and Cotton Rayon | A hand-printed stretchy fitted fabric at the top with a light, flowy body for a beautiful maxi dress shape| Suits all body types and sizes | This combination of fabrics is perfect for petite dresses, mid - size dresses, and plus size dresses. Colour: Low tide | A light, calming blue inspired by the colour of Pacific Island lagoons when the tide is low, expressed through the Polynesian art of carving and hand printing Sizing: Model Wears Size 12 | Please view our Size & Fit Guide linked below to find your size | This Dress allows a flexible fit for mid-size clothing and plus-size clothing, many of our customers discover that they can fit a size smaller, as well as their usual size in this dress, and in most of our designs. Features: Fitted Camisole top with empire waist | Elastic Waist | Calf-length skirt Production: Made in the Cook Islands | Made through the Polynesian art of block printing with hand-carved boards designed by local Polynesian artists Garment Care: Hand-wash or use a gentle wash setting in cold water to preserve the colour | Do not bleach and avoid harsh detergent | Do not tumble dry This island dress is flowy and comfortable, a perfect resort dress for an ‘island wear’ wardrobe. As with all our designs, it is made specially to suit various body types from petite women, to mid-size women, to plus-size women. Purchase in a matching colour and pair with our Men’s island shirts or Kid’s island clothing range; to make your own Polynesian matching couple’s outfits or Polynesian matching family outfits.

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Loose, flowing fit
Fitted short sleeve empire waist bodice
Ankle-length
Easy pull-on design, no zips or buttons

Fits true to size
Our model Paloma is 1.71m and wears a Size XS
Please see our Size Guide for measurements

Our pieces are adorned with the artwork hand-carved onto printing boards by artists of the Tavioni family in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

Each piece is block-printed by hand on natural fibres, creating subtle unique variations in every garment that are a natural part of our craft and make each piece one of a kind and uniquely yours.

Empire bodice is Cotton Lycra (95% Cotton, 5% Spandex)
Dress body is 100% Cotton Rayon
Handprinted with a water based fabric dye
Pre-washed and heat-set to reduce excess dye transfer and colour bleeding
To preserve the artistry of your TAV piece, wash gently inside out in cold water and line-dry in the shade.

SHIPPING

New Zealand & Australia: Free standard shipping on orders over $350 NZD
Worldwide: Free express shipping on orders over $550 NZD
For more information about shipping rates and delivery times, head to our Delivery & Shipping page.

RETURNS

At TAV, we want you to be happy with your purchase. While we do not offer refunds or direct exchanges, we do provide store credit for returned items, which can be used on our website. Please note, store credit cannot be used in physical stores.
For more information about our returns policy, head to our Returns & Exchanges page.