Adunni — Adire Maxi Shirt Dress
An African maxi shirt dress in hand-dyed Adire cotton: a pointed collar, buttons down the front and long flared sleeves, shaped by a tie at the back of the waist.
Why Adunni
- Textile: hand-dyed Adire in breathable cotton
- Heritage: Yoruba tradition, slow-fashion craftsmanship
- Silhouette: pointed collar, button-front, long flared sleeves, long length
- Wear: tie it at the back to define the waist, or leave it loose and relaxed
Editions
- Teal Blossom — a deep teal scattered with ivory and lime flowers.
- Golden Bark — a bark-brown ground worked with gold and soft grey medallions.
- Violet Smoke — a vivid violet with smoky grey and mauve motifs.
- Fig Tile — a deep fig purple with olive-gold squares.
- Midnight Tide — a midnight navy washed with dark teal and indigo motifs.
- Cranberry Copper — a deep cranberry with copper motifs and touches of slate. Cut in a larger size, L to 3XL.
Fit & Sizing
- One size — designed to fit S to XL
- Cranberry Copper: one larger size, designed to fit L to 3XL
- Model is a size M, height 5’7”
Fit & Sizing
All pieces are cut for a relaxed fit. Our model wears a size M and stands 5’7”.
- S — US 6 · Bust 36” · Waist 30” · Hips 40”
- M — US 8 · Bust 38” · Waist 32” · Hips 42”
- L — US 10 · Bust 40” · Waist 34” · Hips 44”
- L — US 12 · Bust 42” · Waist 36” · Hips 46”
- XL — US 14 · Bust 44” · Waist 38” · Hips 48”
These are body measurements, not garment measurements.
Adire is hand-dyed cotton. It softens with wear and may relax slightly after the first washes.
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.
Shipping & Returns
Orders are processed within 2–3 business days. We ship across Canada and worldwide. Delivery times vary by destination and carrier. International orders may be subject to customs fees and duties, payable by the recipient.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery on unworn, unwashed items in original packaging. Approved returns are refunded to the original payment method. Store credit or exchange is also available if you prefer. Return shipping is paid by the customer, and prior approval is required.
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.