Handmade loose fitting top with 3/4 sleeves finished with elastic. Sleeves have a lovely gentle balloon shape.
 
There are 4 indigenous fabrics to choose from:
• Native Seed Dreaming - Native Seed Dreaming is an exquisite indigenous fabric designed by artist Sarah Napurrurla Leo. Sarah Napurrurla Leo is a renowned Aboriginal artist from Australia who draws inspiration from her cultural heritage and Dreamtime stories. The fabric depicts the concept of Native Seed Dreaming, which is deeply rooted in Aboriginal spirituality and the connection between the land, plants, and people.Native Seed Dreaming showcases intricate patterns and vibrant colors representing various native seeds found in the Australian landscape. Each seed holds significance and carries a story within Aboriginal culture. The fabric design beautifully captures the essence of growth, nourishment, and the cycle of life as seen through the lens of Aboriginal spirituality.
 
• Snake Dreaming - Snake Dreaming is an enchanting indigenous fabric created by artist Sharoline Nampijinpa Frank. Sharoline Nampijinpa Frank, an esteemed Aboriginal artist, draws inspiration from her ancestral Dreaming stories, which have been passed down through generations.The place depicted in this painting, Ngama, is located south of Yuendumu in the Northern Territory. This Dreaming belongs to Nakamarra/Napurrurla women and Jakamarra/Jupurrurla men. This story describes the journey of Yarripiri, an ancestral 'warna' (snake). He travelled from Wirnparrku near Mt. Liebig to Yimparlu, and continued its way through the territories of Ngapanangka-jarra, Warlajirryi, Kurnmundu, Yinyirrinyi on to Ngama. Later Yarripiri travelled further north via Mijirlparnta (Mission Creek) and right through to the top end of Australia. Yarripiri was very sad as his family had left him behind at Wirnparrku. He was blind and crippled, but he was determined to follow and search them out. He had to be carried. This was the job undertaken by the 'kurdungurlu'(ceremonial police) of the Dreaming: the Nangala/Nampijinpa women and Jangala/Jampijinpa men. Where Yarripiri's tail slumped and touched the ground creeks were formed, such as Mijirlparnta, west of Yuendumu.Yarripiri tracks and paths are often represented by arc shapes or curved lines depicted across the canvas. A mesmerizing print, in rich earthy hues.
 
• Warlu Water Dreaming - By artist Ada Nangala Dixon of the Nangala skin group. This design is inspired by the usually dry creek beds of Puyurru site and tells the story of two Jangala Men (rainmakers), that unleashed a giant storm that travelled across the country.Mauve colours with earthy tones. 
 
• Emu Dreaming - Yankirri Jukurrpa Ngarlikirlangu. Artist Pauline Nampijnpa Singleton. The story behind it is of an emu from a place called Ngarlikurlangu. It tells the tale of the emu and a bush turkey who used to go around the country picking bush raisins and mashing them into fruit balls and storing them in their nests for later. However, they were jealous of each other; the emu thought the bush turkey was picking the best and juiciest berries, and was leaving him with only the sour ones.
 
Sizes available 6-30.
Length from shoulder to the bottom of top is 60cm. You can add extra length if you prefer, when ordering your dress. Please select accordingly.
 
Please refer to our size guide under "Smock Dress" to be able to select the size that best fits you. The most important measurement with this style of top is the bust. Our sizing is generous but not oversized.
 
If you have any questions feel free to message us.
 
Turn around time is 21 days for the top to be made.