Tourmaline
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- Textile design by artist: Shadé Akanbi
- 100% cotton kitenge, 100% woven and printed in Kenya
- Color Notes: black and white
- Button fastening through front
- Functional pockets
- 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
- Light weight, non-stretchy fabric
- Longer length dresses are 4" longer than the standard length dresses
- Model info: May wears an XS, Yi wears an XXS, Thomai wears a S
These textiles are a part of our 100% Made in Kenya collection and were printed in Kenya on Kenyan grown cotton. The print was designed by Shadé Akanbi, who is based in Brooklyn, New York. She also designs exclusive products in collaboration with other artisans, locally and internationally, as well as special momentos collected throughout her travels; curated from local markets to international bazaars.
Something not quite right? Returns or exchanges are on us, no questions asked, within 30 days for all orders within the US.
Plus, we're always available to help! Send us an email with any questions, comments, or thoughts that float by and we'll respond within 24 hours!
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!
When we say 100% Made in Kenya, we really mean it! Made from cotton grown in western Kenya and designed, printed and stitched outside of Nairobi, it doesn't get more local than this! We’re so proud to be part of an ecosystem supporting and advocating for Kenyan agriculture and manufacturing. Learn more about these fabrics are made here!
The ecosystem for rotary printed fabrics is complex and truly global. While it's rare to see a rotary printed textile produced in a closed-circuit, farm-to-shop supply chain, the fabrics we're producing are verifiably 100% made in Kenya. Not just traceable, but local. Not just identifiable, but ethical and accountable.
Our production impacts hundreds of smallholder farmers and their families each year. It impacts young Kenyan artists whose voices and work may now have a slightly bigger audience (and fan club:) ). It impacts the Kenyan textile manufacturing industry, which for years has been out-competed in the local market by imported fabrics. Finally, it impacts you, because you can know that your dress was made ethically, honestly, and with pride.
- NCNicole C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 days agoClassic!
Lightweight and classy, so easy to dress up or down. Definitely a new favorite.
- HZHelga Z.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6 days agoBold geometric monochrome
Tourmaline is a lighter weight cotton than some Zuris and yet still works well as a duster (my preferred way of styling them). Absolutely love the bold contrast in the pattern and the dynamic diagonal placement. I think my cat approves!
- XJXandra J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoMy mew favourite
This dress is such a beauty! I feel elegant and confident at the same time when wearing this one. The light weight fabric is perfect for the summer too. And I love combining it with my favourite boots-bracelet (that I made myself).
Zuri OU2 days agoHi Xandra!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you've found your new favorite dress! <3 It brings us such joy to know that it makes you feel both elegant and confident - that's exactly what we hope for!
We love that you're styling it with your handmade boots-bracelet - what a creative and personal touch! And you're so right about the lightweight fabric being perfect for those summer days.
Thank you for sharing your delightful experience with us and for being such a wonderful part of our community! <3
Much love,
Charlotte from Zuri
https://www.shopzuri.com/ - CKCheri K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoBike chains!
When previews of this dress first appeared, I heard the white referred to as bike chains, so this will forever be my bike chain dress. The Kenya fabrics are typically lighter & thinner; this dress is no exception. Perfect for warmer weather. Occasional spots of black in the white, which adds to the charm of the print for me, but something to be aware of. Fit is perfect - I sized up slightly to large so I could wear over other dresses.
- RDRoxann D.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars1 week agoNot Perfect
Some of the black and white are on each other.
Zuri OU2 days agoHi Roxann!
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Tourmaline! Due to the way our fabrics are produced and the manual nature of rotary printing, we consider these types of imperfections normal (and what we think makes our dresses beautiful and unique in their own way)! But we totally understand it may not be for everyone and we're always happy to accept your purchase back for a refund within 30 days of purchase. If you need help with this, please feel free to let us know!
in the meantime, thank you again for your honest feedback - it helps us continue to improve and better serve our wonderful community.
Much love,
Charlotte from Zuri
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