Smoke and Mirrors

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This dress is pure magic!
  • 100% cotton sitiba made in Senegal and stitched in Kenya
  • Note: this fabric is hand-stitched and dyed, so the design on each dress will vary
  • Functional pockets
  • Button fastening through front
  • Machine wash cold with like colors
  • Fits true to size, take your normal size
  • Airy fit, cut to be worn loose and stand away from the body
  • Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric
  • Louise is 5'5 and wears a M
  • Nina is 5'7 and wears an XS

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    Meet our production partner, SOKO Kenya! Based in Kikambala on the Kenyan coast, they are an ethical manufacturer that truly embraces a fair, kind and transparent work culture. In addition to paying above living wages, SOKO provides employees with paid leave and stipends for family emergencies, free pre-primary childcare for all employees with children from ages 2-4, daily mid-morning tea and midday lunch, and clear, outlined processes for job advancement. These values extend to the workspace itself, which is open, airy and bright. It’s truly a privilege to work with the SOKO team, and we invite you to learn more about the stitching process here!

    We’re so proud of this collaboration with Cheikhouna, a master dyer, and his family in Dakar, Senegal to create a collection of hand-dyed textiles using traditional stitch-resist and wax-stamped techniques! Learn more about how these fabrics are made here!

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    Stitch resist fabric waiting to be dyed

    Cheikhouna uses a stitch-resist technique called sitiba, in which the design is hand-stitched into the fabric before dyeing. As you can guess, this is a very time-consuming practice, but the results are stunning! Sitiba is rarely produced anymore not only because of the amount of time it takes, but because of the complexity of the technique. Cheihkouna is one of the last dyers in Dakar who practices this centuries-old technique, and while he trains apprentices, he stitched every piece of fabric for our production himself. 

    You may be more familiar with wax resist, otherwise known as batik! The natural materials that Cheikhnouna uses to create his dyes make his batiks and sitiba fabrics extra special!

    4.5
    Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
    Based on 6 reviews
    Total 5 star reviews: 4 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
    83%would recommend this product
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    6 reviews
    • SH
      Susan H.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Height 5' And Under
      Size Purchased 1X
      Usual Size 1X
      Length Purchased Standard
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      3 weeks ago
      Beautiful and not my colours but I gave it a go

      I so wanted this dress to suit me colour wise however it didnt

      FitRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
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      Zuri
      2 weeks ago

      Hi Susan,

      Thank you so much for taking the time to review Smoke and Mirrors! We're so sorry to hear the colors didn't work for you! You're absolutely welcome to return it for a full refund or a different dress within 30 days of purchase. If you need help getting that process started, please feel free to let me know and I'd be more than happy to help!

      Xx,
      Charlotte from Zuri
      https://www.shopzuri.com/

    • JT
      Julie T.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Height 5'5"
      Size Purchased XL
      Usual Size XL
      Length Purchased Standard
      Rated 4 out of 5 stars
      3 months ago
      Subtle beauty

      This Zuri has subtle beauty. It is light to wear and stunning to style. The shading is stunning.

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      Shannon V.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Height 5'4"
      Size Purchased M
      Usual Size M
      Length Purchased Standard
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      6 months ago
      A winner

      This dress is soft and light, and the muted pattern is perfect to accessorize with or wear unadorned. This is one Zuri dress I would never let go of!

      FitRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    • JK
      Jennifer K.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Height 5'9"
      Age Range 45 - 54
      Size Purchased L
      Usual Size L
      Length Purchased Long
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      9 months ago
      Stunning!

      This dress is a work of art! The sitiba dyeing is amazing! The simple, elegant pattern is very versatile. Also, the fabric is lightweight and soft right out of the package. It will be particularly nice to wear in the spring and summer months.

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    • CP
      Connie P.
      I recommend this product
      Height 5'5"
      Age Range 65+
      Size Purchased XL
      Usual Size XL
      Length Purchased Long
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      1 year ago
      Tradition and Style

      I love this one! The sitiba dye method is interesting

      and I love to contribute to such a monumental element of African art history! It is flattering “on”, elegant, and accessory-friendly to the hilt. The cotton is soft, with an exceptionally fine drape. The usual 15 or 20 compliments every time I wear it. You done went and done it again, Zuri!

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