This beloved Bata dress with a relaxed, oversized fit features a mandarin collar and a button-down front closure. Its sculptural shape is enhanced by a back cinch tie and side gathers. It also has roomy inseam pockets so that you can carry your light essentials with you.
Each Osei-Duro piece is hand dyed, so every dress is one-of-a-kind with unique prints and colors that may shift slightly.
Fabric - 100% Cotton
Hand Dyed and Batiked in Ghana
Care Instructions
- To wash, turn your garment inside out. Preferably hand wash or machine wash cold on a delicate cycle with similar colors. Use a very mild detergent.
- Hang to dry. The dye will fade over time from exposure to direct sunlight.
- Iron (inside out) on a low heat setting or steam to get rid of wrinkles.
- Think twice before you wash - could you get another wear in before washing? Is it really time?
- If in doubt, dry clean
Size Guide
XS - Bust 52" / Length 37"
S - Bust 55" / Length 37"
M - Bust 56" / Length 38"
L - Bust 58" / Length 38"
XL - Bust 59" / Length 40"
About Osei Duro
Molly Keogh and Maryanne Mathias, two white North American women, met in high school and reunited for an exploratory trip to Ghana in 2009. What started out as an open-ended experiment gradually grew into a thriving small fashion company, now firmly rooted in Ghana with a small sales team in Vancouver.
Osei Duro hand dyes and sews everything made in Ghana, contracting with small scale artisans and manufacturers. Yep, handmade and hand dyed everything.
They are on a continual journey of innovation and transparency and are actively researching and developing more sustainable dye sources, including OEKO-TEX certified chemicals, local botanical dyes, and bio-pigments. The goal is to fully transition to these eco-friendly options by 2026, alongside implementing waste water recycling. Dedication to improvement is born of the respect for both their artisan partners and the environment.
Choosing an Osei-Duro garment means embracing a rich tapestry of history woven into the very fibers of the fabric. Their work is a celebration of culture and aesthetics, from the storied hand-dyed textiles to the rhythmic dance of the Batakari. Each piece is a connection to the lineage of artisans and a vibrant history that continues to thrive through the beauty of these textiles.