Nehanda sweetheart dress in white
180.00 EUR
A midi dress with a fitted bodice and marked waist. It has a sweetheart neckline and elastic shirring at the back for size adjustability. It has elbow length butterfly sleeves and its skirt is a classic bias cut.
Made from 100% organic cotton
Fully doubled and lined
Comes with pockets
Designed for a fitted fit. If in between sizes we recommend sizing up or enquiring about a custom order
Patricia is wearing XXL and her height is 1.59m
Standard length from waistline to hem is 75cms. Length can vary depending on size and the product showcased may have been altered to best fit the model’s height
OEKO-TEX 100 Certified Fabric
LENZING Certified Fabric
ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001
SEDEX and SA 8000 / SMETA Certified Production
All our items are designed and sewn with love & respect in house in our Atelier in Romania
Discover the legacy of
Mbuya Nehanda
Charwe, better known as Mbuya Nehanda, was a spirit medium of an ancestral spirit known as mhondoro. Nehanda led a rebellion against British occupation in the 19th century, when the British South Africa Company (BSAC), invaded Mashonaland (currently Zimbabwe) and confiscated the land and livestock of the native people living there to find gold. Charwe belonged to the Shona people, one of the local ethnic groups. Together with the mediums of the other two mhondoro, Mukwati in Matabeleland and Kaguvi in western Mashonaland, Nehanda organized and led her people’s resistance until she was captured. Nyakasikana was instrumental in planning where the Shona would make their attacks, targeting infrastructure, such as mines and farms, that were economically significant to the British. Nehanda’s last words before her execution by the British, “My bones shall rise again,” are believed to have predicted the second Chimurenga (“War of Liberation”), which resulted in the independence of present-day Zimbabwe.
Longevity and care
All our items are sewn with the utmost care to ensure they will be staples in your wardrobe for years to come. In order to aid their capacity to last, especially when it comes to our natural fabrics that are more sensitive than synthetics, please ensure to follow the care instructions below:
- only wash when necessary on a gentle cycle at 20°C or at most 30°C
- do not use bleach and be careful when using spot cleaning treatments to ensure they are suitable for the fabric at hand
- do not tumble dry
- iron inside out on low
Shipping and returns
Standard shipping can take up to 4 weeks as your items are made to order.
Need to make a return? You have 14 days to send it back from the moment you receive your order!
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