Doreen Mashika
Makini Dress
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Insider Notes
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Creative, modest, and edgy, Doreen Mashika’s Makini Dress reflects the designer’s eclectic sense of style. It’s been handmade by artisans in Zanzibar from a mix of Italian suiting fabric and traditional Kanga cotton, woven with a dynamic pattern. Note the mighty balloon sleeves and playful collar inspired by 16th-century dress codes. Finished with an elastic waistband, the front button fastening allows you to customize the fit.
- Ruffled collar, front button fastening, pockets, elastic waistband, balloon sleeves, mid-calf length
- Italian blend of cashmere, wool, and silk; Kanga cotton
- Each piece is made to order by artisans and can take up to 3 weeks to complete
- Produced in limited quantities from sustainably sourced materials, using artisanal and ethical manufacturing methods
- Made in Zanzibar, Tanzania, ships from Tanzania
If you finance your purchase with Affirm, your first payment is due approximately two weeks after your purchase is finalized. Please note that due to extended delivery times, your loan payment(s) may be due before you receive your purchase.
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SIZE, FIT & OPACITY
- Midweight fabric
- Opaque
- Loose silhouette
- Fits true to size
- Model is 179cm tall and wearing a size S
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Shipping & Returns
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Shipping timelines are subject to the unique nature and craftsmanship of the piece, often in harmony with designers' local artisans. We have partnered with DHL Express to ensure hassle-free global delivery covering 220 countries worldwide, within 3-5 business days of the ship date.
Industrie Africa accepts returns on regular-priced items that are initiated within 7 days of receipt. For more information, please check where your products are shipping from, and please visit Shipping & Delivery. Unfortunately, exchanges are not possible at this time.
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Tanzania
Zanzibar-based Doreen Mashika creates breezy, island-appropriate silhouettes inspired by the colors and textiles of her Tanzanian heritage. East African Kanga prints feature prolifically in Mashika’s designs, and most of her elegant pieces are crafted from light fabrics; this is artful resort-wear fit for your jet-setting lifestyle.