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Desert Rose

Roopa Pemmaraju

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Tue - Feb 02, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EDT
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Finished

The bright, lively petals of the desert rose flower bring color and beauty to their home terrain. Inspired in part by this plant’s native India, Africa and Arabian Peninsula, our Desert Rose collection features optimistic floral and wildlife prints in fresh, vivid shades of fuchsia and citrus. Our designs take root at the crossroads of ancient Indian craftsmanship and a modern, feminine aesthetic, and for this collection’s signature details. Flowy dresses, cropped blouses, and sari-style skirts are finished with carefully stitched smocking, feminine tiers and ruffles, and heirloom-worthy embroidery. These garments are crafted sustainably from cotton produced through the Better Cotton Initiative, recycled cotton, and fibers made from corn, eucalyptus, and rose petals.

Roopa Pemmaraju Desert Rose

Desert Rose Collection

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The sustainably crafted Corn Fiber Long Sleeve Blouse is finished with flared cuff sleeves. A contemporary button down shape ethically made by our artisans. This Blouse is combined with the Corn Fiber Gathered Skirt, made from responsibly crafted plant-based fabric that cinches in front with a hand beaded tassel drawstring. This skirt falls above the knee for a lightweight and wearable mini silhouette.

The Recycled Cotton Beaded Bra Top is ruffled to perfection along the neckline and straps for a chic and responsibly made statement piece, and worn with wide leg pants that evoke the carefree spirit of the world's wildflowers. The Printed Willow Cotton Pants, featuring both floral and animal motifs, are a breeze to wear with an elastic drawstring waistband. These pants are made responsibly from cotton sourced through the Better Cotton Initiative. This look is finished with the delicate touch of the The Willow Embroidered Headband, made from pure cotton and carefully embellished with crystal beads, and featuring an intricate knot design with a contemporary feel.

This sustainably crafted, sweetly smocked top is finished with a single playful sleeve. A subtly cropped shape and alluring fuchsia print make the Recycled Cotton Smocked One Shoulder Top ready for days in the sun. This top is combined with the breathtaking hand beaded Silk and Cotton Hand Embroidered Skirt. Crafted using ancient hand weaving techniques, this statement skirt features side pockets and ties in front with colorful beaded drawstrings. This look is accessorized with the Pink Recycled Cotton Braided Bag, a baguette shaped handbag topped with a braided strap and embroidered by hand with colorful beads.

A lively group of wildflowers grow from the hem of the Handwoven Silk and Cotton Beaded Dress, while ruffled short sleeves add movement and ease. A gently flared skirt and squared neckline complete this responsibly crafted style. This beautiful dress is complemented by the Wild Poppy Beaded Earrings. These earrings are crafted by hand from pure silk thread and colorful beads, featuring a bold fuchsia bloom with citrus-hued fringe.

This round brimmed hat, printed with multicolor neon florals, is crafted responsibly from recycled cotton.

Hand beaded wildflowers accent this subtly textured clip dot blouse, crafted from innovative plant material and tied at the waist with colorful tasseled drawstrings. A sleeveless, deep V-neck shape makes the Corn Fiber Hand Embroidered Blouse an endlessly wearable beauty. This top is paired with the Corn Fiber Gathered Skirt, made from responsibly crafted plant-based fabric that cinches in front with a hand beaded tassel drawstring. This skirt falls above the knee for a lightweight and wearable mini silhouette. This look is accessorized with the Hand Beaded Chevron Earrings, a pair of multicolor chandelier style earrings beaded by hand in a chevron pattern with lively fringe underneath.

The kaleidoscopic print on the ethically crafted Recycled Cotton Kimono Jacket gives bright wildflowers a geometric spin. It is styled with the the Recycled Cotton Off the Shoulder Top, offering a cropped silhouette, smocked bodice, and pretty, bohemian sleeves. The kimono jacket pairs with the matching Recycled Cotton Starlight Printed Pants, with an elastic waistband and colorful drawstrings beaded by hand using traditional techniques. This look is completed by the Starlight Beaded Earrings which are carefully crafted from crystal beads and pure silk thread. These elegant earrings feature a floral design and multicolor fringe, all embroidered by hand.

With a nod to heritage patchwork motifs, the responsibly made Mixed Floral Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress features complementary botanical prints from shoulder to hem. This poetic dress is finished with spaghetti straps and finely sequined beading at the neckline. This dress is beautifully accessorized with the Pink Recycled Cotton Embroidered Turban, with contrasting hand embroidery scattered along its printed flowers and a twist in the front.

Citrus, fuchsia, and violet blooms give this luxurious, ethically made dress a mixed stripe effect. The One Shoulder Silk Chiffon Mini Dress features a softly flared skirt and bow detailing at the wrist of its single long sleeve. This dress is complemented by the beautiful Embroidered Neon Recycled Cotton Headband, featuring bold neon colors and carefully hand beaded details. This look is finished with the Pink Recycled Cotton Braided Bag, a baguette shaped handbag topped with a braided strap and embroidered by hand with colorful beads.

This ethically made maxi dress features floral and animal prints in harmony. With hand beaded straps and a flowy, tiered silhouette, the Silk Chiffon Wildflower Mixed Print Dress is a bold celebration of color.

The Recycled Cotton Off the Shoulder Top, offering a cropped silhouette, smocked bodice, and pretty, bohemian sleeves, is combined with the rolling waves of brightly dyed fabric that curve across the Embroidered Neon Voile Maxi Skirt. Each colorful, abstract flower adorning this skirt’s ruffles is carefully hand beaded using traditional techniques. This look is accessorized by the bright citrus colors of the recycled cotton headband and the Starlight Beaded Earrings, featuring a floral design and multicolor fringe, all embroidered by hand.

A relaxed, airy fit and elbow length sleeves make the Gathered Cotton Blouse a dream for warm days. With a blush backdrop dotted by cheerful blooms, this style is made from cotton sourced sustainably through the Better Cotton Initiative. This blouse is paired with the Tiered Poppy Cotton Midi Skirt, featuring an understated blush ruffle and side pockets, with buttons down the front and a bow tie closure at the waist. This look is finished with the Recycled Cotton Headband and the beautiful Starlight Beaded Earrings.

Each handwoven layer of the Silk Organza Maxi Gown adds a bright new perspective. This feminine and effervescent floral print dress is made sustainably using traditional techniques. This dress is combined with the Wild Poppy Beaded Earrings, which are crafted by hand from pure silk thread and colorful beads. These earrings feature a bold fuchsia bloom with citrus-hued fringe.

The Recycled Cotton Beaded Bra Top is ruffled to perfection along the neckline and straps for a chic and responsibly made statement piece. This top is paired with the abstractly hued floral and animal prints of the Recycled Cotton Skirt. This look is completed by the Willow Embroidered Headband, made from pure cotton and carefully embellished with crystal beads, featuring an intricate knot design with a contemporary feel.

The Willow Embroidered Headband, made from pure cotton and carefully embellished with crystal beads, features an intricate knot design with a contemporary feel.

The Long Sleeve Recycled Cotton Maxi Dress is a lightweight silhouette featuring striking neon florals in diagonally blooming rows. With side pockets for ease, this romantic dress is finished with a deep V-neckline and bohemian lantern sleeves. This dress is accessorized with the Wild Poppy Beaded Earrings which are crafted by hand from pure silk thread and colorful beads. These earrings feature a bold fuchsia bloom with citrus-hued fringe.

A V-neck bodice joins a gently flared skirt on the Hand Embroidered Cotton Maxi Dress, featuring floral and wildlife motifs. Hand embroidery makes the prints pop while a tasseled drawstring ties around the waist. This dress is responsibly crafted from cotton sourced through the Better Cotton Initiative. This dress is complemented by the Wild Poppy Beaded Earrings, crafted by hand from pure silk thread and colorful beads. These earrings feature a bold fuchsia bloom with citrus-hued fringe.

The Wild Poppy Beaded Earrings are crafted by hand from pure silk thread and colorful beads. These earrings feature a bold fuchsia bloom with citrus-hued fringe.

This sustainably crafted top interprets tropical scenery in a mixed stripe motif. A ruffled neckline and smocking across the bodice give the Eucalyptus Fiber Striped Off the Shoulder Top a confident, fun-loving femininity. This top is paired with the Eucalyptus Fiber Striped Pants, which are made sustainably from innovative plant material and feel as light as air for travel or everyday wear. These wide leg pants feature an elastic drawstring waist. This look is finished with the Hand Beaded Chevron Earrings, a pair of multicolor chandelier style earrings beaded by hand in a chevron pattern with lively fringe underneath.

A beautiful study in scale, the Eucalyptus Fiber Striped Maxi Dress features a floor length silhouette, ruffled sleeves adorned with hand embroidery, and side pockets. This dress is made responsibly from sustainable plant material. This dress is paired with the Hand Beaded Chevron Earrings, a pair of multicolor chandelier style earrings beaded by hand in a chevron pattern with lively fringe underneath.

The Off the Shoulder Poppy Cotton Dress features tiered sleeves and hand beaded drawstrings at the waist. The fabric used to craft this delightful dress is responsibly sourced through the Better Cotton Initiative. This look is finished with the Starlight Beaded Earrings, which are carefully crafted from crystal beads and pure silk thread. These elegant earrings feature a floral design and multicolor fringe, all embroidered by hand.

The Animal Print Corn Fiber Tiered Dress sets a pretty leopard print against solid persimmon in layered ruffles with sequins along the edges. Colorful geometric beading at the waist and spaghetti straps is carefully embroidered by hand. This dress is worn with the Hand Embroidered Flower Earrings.

This top features stunning geometric hand beading at the neckline and waistline, and in stripes across its full sleeves. With a cropped silhouette and V-neckline, the Animal Print Corn Fiber Beaded Top features a feline print on sustainable fabric made from plants, paired with the Natural Fiber Animal Print Wrap Skirt which ties at the waist for versatile styling. This gathered, overlapping maxi silhouette is made sustainably from a blend of corn fiber and recycled cotton. This look is finished with the Hand Beaded Fringe Earrings.

This lightweight blazer’s neon floral print, beaded by hand, flips to a mixed stripe for brilliant versatility. With its bright hues and a glimpse of contrasting lining, the Recycled Cotton Embroidered Neon Blazer brings life to any look. A tie up waist and side flap pockets finish this new classic. This jacket is paired with the Recycled Cotton Embroidered Slit Skirt, featuring diagonal rows of neon blooms that give this style a modern, asymmetrical look. This ethically crafted, knee length style features a high slit on one side. This look is accessorized by the tropical flowers in shades of neon green, blue, pink, and orange that cover the Floral Recycled Cotton Beach Hat.

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