Calla Friend
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Note: Louise is 5'5 and wears a M, Jaz is 5'5 and wears an XL
- 100% cotton kitenge sourced in Tanzania
- Functional pockets
- Button fastening through front
- Machine wash cold with like colors
- Fits true to size, take your normal size
- Airy fit, cut to be worn loose and stand away from the body
- Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric
Not sure about your size? Check out our sizing guide!
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Meet our production partner, SOKO Kenya! Based in Kikambala on the Kenyan coast, they are an ethical manufacturer that truly embraces a fair, kind and transparent work culture. In addition to paying above living wages, SOKO provides employees with paid leave and stipends for family emergencies, free pre-primary childcare for all employees with children from ages 2-4, daily mid-morning tea and midday lunch, and clear, outlined processes for job advancement. These values extend to the workspace itself, which is open, airy and bright. It’s truly a privilege to work with the SOKO team, and we invite you to learn more about the stitching process here!
We work with an incredible network of fabric vendors in Dar es Salaam and Nairobi to source textiles. Over the years and many hundreds of prints, we've learned a lot about how to select fabrics. We truly have these women to thank for sharing their knowledge and trust, and in doing so, creating such a mutually supportive experience. Learn more about our process and our vendors here!
- HDHannah D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoOne of my favorites
This is one of my most often worn Zuris. It looks great in with jeans, linen pants, or just on its own. The turquoise/teal of the background is complimented by the dark blue and sunflower yellow of the flowers. It is both invigorating and soothing.
- LHLauren H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6 months agoGlorious!
This dress is even prettier in person! Look at how vibrant! It pairs well with many colors, fits perfectly, and makes me smile. I’m 36/28/39, 137lbs, and the small looks tailored. I usually wear medium in other brands. I love wearing this as a duster as well, so joyful! Highly recommend!
- MSMaria S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6 months agoAnother beautiful print!
I didn’t buy this one right when it came out but after seeing it on others, I just had to have it. Such happy colors and the print is amazing. It’s so hard to not want them all.
- YYYvonne Y.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7 months agoCalla (Best) Friend
I reach for this particular Zuri most often, as I have yet to stop finding the pattern anything short of energizing. I see a definite element of Dr. Suess at play, as well as Renaissance drawings of flora. Perhaps most importantly, this dress is the favorite of my grandson & husband- they say it is "cheerful".
- DVDanielle V.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11 months agoAnother winner!
It's funny -when I saw this print, I loved it, as these are my favourite colours, but I kept seeing fish bones in the print! After thinking on it for a while I took the plunge, and when it arrived, it was the first time I hesitated with a Zuri dress -it reminded me of Balinese prints, which as a white woman living in Asia, made me worried I would look like a tourist. BUT when I showed my husband, he said he loved it, and it reminded him of the ocean, so he voted a stong KEEP. Now I honestly love wearing it, and it feels fresh and teal-y (whatever that means in my head) and I think it's actually maybe even my favourite. I reach for it on those warm sunday afternoons when I might pop out for a bit of lunch in the sunshine :) It's not too stiff, and the colours are perfect.
Excuse the photo -not the best.