Mela — Handwoven Gamcha Check Dress

There are dresses for quiet days. Mela is not one of them.

Woven in a bold, large-scale gamcha check — orange, red, blue, white and a flash of purple — this dress carries the energy of a village fair in every thread. The colours are vivid and unapologetic. The check is big and confident. The fabric has a natural sheen that catches the light beautifully as you move.

The silhouette is free and festive: a V-neckline with a centre button placket, three-quarter sleeves with a clean red cuff, and a generous A-line body that drops into a tiered flounce hem for extra volume and movement. The kind of dress that makes a room feel warmer.

Wear it to a Puja, a family gathering, a Sunday market, or anywhere that deserves a little colour and a lot of joy.

Fabric & Craft

• Handwoven gamcha cotton — bold large-scale multicolour check
• Vivid orange, red, blue, white and purple plaid
• Natural sheen — soft and breathable
• Tiered flounce hem with different check scale for added detail
• Red cuff detail at sleeve hem
• Woven by artisans — subtle variations are a mark of handmade craft

Silhouette & Details

• Relaxed A-line silhouette with tiered flounce hem
• V-neckline with centre button placket
• 3/4 sleeves with red cuff
• Knee length
• Side pockets

Styling Ideas

• Block heels or platform sandals for evening — the dress earns them
• Flat kolhapuris or juttis for a relaxed daytime look
• Keep accessories minimal — one bold necklace or a pair of jhumkas
• The dress is the statement — everything else is secondary

Care

• Hand wash or gentle machine wash in cold water
• Wash separately for the first few washes to preserve colours
• Dry in shade, do not tumble dry
• Light iron on reverse side

Size Guide (in inches)

Measurement	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL
Chest	38	40	42	44	46
Waist	34	36	38	40	42
Hip	40	42	44	46	48
Length	46	46	46	46	46

All measurements are approximate. For sizing help, reach out on WhatsApp or Instagram DM — we're happy to guide you.

Dispatch in 2-4 business days. Delivery timelines vary by location.

Gentle hand wash or dry clean recommended.

Returns accepted as per store policy. Contact support within the eligible return window.