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Close up Model wearing handmade crochet dera dress by African designer brand LilaBare — featuring hand-beaded sequins and artisan craftsmanship
Model wearing handmade crochet dera dress by African designer brand LilaBare — featuring hand-beaded sequins and artisan craftsmanship
close up of Model wearing handmade crochet dera dress by African designer brand LilaBare — featuring hand-beaded sequins and artisan craftsmanship
Back view of model wearing handmade crochet dera dress by African designer brand LilaBare — featuring hand-beaded sequins and artisan craftsmanship
Model wearing handmade crochet dera dress by African designer brand LilaBare — featuring hand-beaded sequins and artisan craftsmanship
Close up Model wearing handmade crochet dera dress by African designer brand LilaBare — featuring hand-beaded sequins and artisan craftsmanship
Model wearing handmade crochet dera dress by African designer brand LilaBare — featuring hand-beaded sequins and artisan craftsmanship
close up of Model wearing handmade crochet dera dress by African designer brand LilaBare — featuring hand-beaded sequins and artisan craftsmanship
Back view of model wearing handmade crochet dera dress by African designer brand LilaBare — featuring hand-beaded sequins and artisan craftsmanship
Model wearing handmade crochet dera dress by African designer brand LilaBare — featuring hand-beaded sequins and artisan craftsmanship

EVERGREEN: CROCHET DERA

$500.00
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The reinvention of a timeless icon of coastal Kenya, the Crochet Dera is a modern reinterpretation of the beloved Swahili household dress with an elevated twist. This breathable, free-flowing silhouette is crafted for warm days, soulful escapes, and slow living.

Handmade by a collective of nuns in a local church, the crochet dera hugs and drapes the body with unmatched detail of true artisan clothing. Every stitch tells a story of intention, craftsmanship, and cultural reverence.

Subtle hand-beaded sequins shimmer with a contemporary edge in this special piece. Designed to feel gentle & airy, the Dera is an effortlessly chic & durable resortwear essential. Made by hand, made in Kenya, and made to be lived in.

Perfect for summer escapes, seaside moments, or conscious city living, this handcrafted summer dress merges tradition with innovation. Luxury fashion rooted in sustainability and culture.

KEY FEATURES

  • Material: Locally sourced cotton, hand-crocheted by a collective of nuns in Kenya

  • Details: Shimmering hand-beaded sequins, crochet texture with soft drape

  • Design: Relaxed Swahili-inspired silhouette with roomy sleeves and fluid movement

  • Sustainability: 100% handmade, zero machinery, ethically produced using slow fashion principles

  • COLLECTION FEATURES
  • CARE GUIDE

Botanically dyed in house. Made from local origin, botanically dyed, rain-fed cotton. Produced in small-batch runs to maintain craftsmanship and consistency across wholesale orders.  Crafted to order for our wholesale partners with care.

Air between gentle wears. Machine washable on handwash setting, lowest temperature & spin cycle. Line dry in shade.

Made from natural materials

Botanically dyed in-house

Handcrafted textile & fabrication

Handcrafted embellishments

EVERGREEN: CROCHET DERA

$500.00

DIRECTLY FROM THE ATELIER

CRAFTED TO ORDER

Each piece begins in our Nairobi atelier, where we bring artisans together to reinvent ancestral techniques with a practice of botanical dyeing, hand embroidery, handweaving & in-house textile fabrication.

WHOLESALE ORDERS

WORLDWIDE

Crafted with precision and consistency, all garments are shipped ex-works Nairobi via DHL Express, complete with branded swing tags and care labels.

Once your retail margin is confirmed, you’ll receive a tailored discount code to finalize your order.