Turkey, Gönül Paksoy, Silk Ikat Dress

Made in Turkey by Gönül Paksoy, this dress is created from an old, handwoven silk textile, giving new life to a fabric shaped by time and use. The ikat pattern, with its softly blurred motifs, reflects the traditional resist-dyeing process intrinsic to the technique.

The dress is constructed with a relaxed, straight silhouette, allowing the textile to remain central. Color-block sleeves in raw silk introduce a subtle contrast in tone and texture, while the button-down collar and silk hem provide quiet structure. Entirely hand-stitched, the garment reveals the slow and deliberate nature of its making.

Naturally dyed, the silk carries gentle variations in colour that speak to both the material’s history and the artisan’s hand. As a one-of-a-kind piece, this dress exists as a singular expression of craft, reuse, and thoughtful design.

Dimensions:
Chest width 68 cm
Total length 120 cm
Sleeve length 44 cm

Materials: Handwoven silk with ikat pattern, raw silk sleeves
Additional information: Hand-stitched, naturally dyed
Production time: Ready to be shipped within 1–5 business days.