Celeste Mendis

Women's Green Nymphea Silk-Blend Mini Dress

The Tale of Nymphea A mini dress in dark olive, cut in a silk blend and printed with a Sri Lankan waterlily drawn by hand rather than traced from a photograph. The drawing keeps the wobble of the pen in it - stems that do not quite repeat, petals that vary. On this cloth the line softens into the weave and the olive shifts warm or cool depending on the light. The blend holds its drape and creases less than pure silk. Long sleeves, regular cut, above the knee. Made in Sri Lanka. The most versatile piece in the collection: trainers and bare legs for daytime, court shoes and gold for evening. Dry clean recommended. If washing at home: hand wash cold with a mild pH-neutral detergent. Do not bleach, wring or tumble dry. Dry flat in the shade. Press on a low heat on the reverse, using a pressing cloth. Polyester 60%, Silk 40% Colour: green