Amara — Adire Kimono Robe

Amara — a name meaning "grace".

An Adire kimono robe where two craft traditions meet: the fluid silhouette of the Japanese kimono and the hand-dyed Adire textile of Abeokuta, Nigeria rendered in hand-dyed Adire textile from Abeokuta, Nigeria.

Why Amara

• Textile: authentic Adire fabric, hand-dyed in Abeokuta
• Heritage: Yoruba indigo tradition, slow-fashion craftsmanship
• Silhouette: open-front kimono robe, fluid drape
• Designed by: L'atelier KaAy, Canada

Editions

• Shea — Ivory — ivory and black Adire, named after the shea tree of the Sahel
• Hibiscus — Fuchsia — vivid fuchsia with black hand-dyed motifs, named after the flower
• Zobo — Plum — deeper plum-pink with fine stripes, named after the Nigerian hibiscus tea
• Moringa — Forest Green — deep forest green with cream motifs, named after the African "miracle tree"

Care

Hand-wash cold with mild soap. No tumble-dry. Iron inside-out on medium heat. Expect slight dye release during the first washes — a natural characteristic of hand-dyed textiles that stabilizes with use.

L'atelier KaAy

A slow fashion house dedicated to carrying forward Yoruba textile heritage. Ships from Canada.

Each piece may show subtle variations in motif and shade — a signature of hand-dyed work.