Cynthia Abila
Numa Raffia Dress
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Insider Notes
Abuja-based brand Cynthia Abila says using sustainable and ethically sourced materials ensures each garment aligns with its values of environmental consciousness. Woven entirely from raffia, the Numa Dress is a style you'll reach for all summer long. It has a fitted bodice with spaghetti straps and layers of swishy straw for a skirt. Complement the natural textures with wooden or beaded jewelry to maintain the earthy vibe.
- Hand-dyed raffia, back zipper, layered skirt
- Raffia
- Crafted using natural and organic materials, with a focus on sustainable practices and traditional artistry
- Each piece is made to order by artisans and may take up to 1 week to complete
- Made in Abuja, Nigeria, ships from Nigeria -
SIZE, FIT & OPACITY
- Lightweight, non-stretchy fabric; handwash and air dry
- Opaque
- Close-fitting
- Fits true to size
- Model is 5'10 and wearing a size UK 8
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Nigeria
Designer Cynthia Otiyo-Abila’s clothing is created, from concept to construction, in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. She channels her passion for storytelling into the Cynthia Abila label, interpreting traditional subject matter for a modern audience. Collection narratives are rendered as standout takes on wardrobe classics like suiting and shirt dresses for the contemporary woman, produced by a predominately female team of artisans in handwoven silks and cottons.