Gangtok Green Long Tunic Dress Natural Dyes Limted Edition

The Gangtok Green Long Tunic is a beautiful mix of heritage, artistry, and story. Printed in a village in Rajasthan India , it’s created using the centuries-old technique of mud block printing, a craft lovingly passed down through generations. The colors come from natural dyes made from the earth itself—pomegranate rind for warm yellows, madder root for reds, indigo leaves for deep blues, and turmeric for glowing golds. These natural hues give the fabric a depth and richness that feels timeless and alive.

Block printing is a slow, thoughtful process. Hand-carved wooden blocks are dipped into dye and stamped onto the cloth with care, one press at a time. With the mud-resist method, artisans use clay to create striking patterns that emerge only after the dyeing is complete. It’s a labor of patience and precision, and no two pieces are ever quite the same. Those small variations are exactly what make each tunic dress truly one-of-a-kind.

This tunic dress was made by a fourth-generation artisan, a young man who is devoted to carrying forward his family’s ancestral craft. Jean Marie, our founder, knows him, his father, and even his grandfather personally, and supporting his work is part of her passion for keeping traditional textile arts alive. Through his hands, every tunic dress becomes more than just clothing—it’s a piece of living history, carrying the resilience and artistry of India into the modern world.

The name Gangtok also carries a personal meaning for our founder, Jean Marie Clarke. Her mother, Philomena, once lived in Gangtok, a town in the lush Himalayan foothills. Jean Marie grew up listening to her mother’s stories of misty mountains, colourful markets, and a life full of culture and beauty. This tunic reflects that spirit—rooted in tradition yet versatile for today. Its flowing silhouette can be dressed down with sandals for a casual day out or styled with jewelry and heels for an evening gathering.  Wear it over jeans as well! However it’s worn, it’s always a conversation piece that carries both elegance and history.