Celebrating our slow fashion ethos, Nora is an ode to the art of handmade. Beginning with four wood blocks intricately hand-carved to create two traditional jaal and buti floral designs, skilled artisans then use the blocks to slowly and carefully hand print delicate blue hues upon the softest cotton voile.
Size & fit
True to size.
Camilla is 165cm and wears S.
Fabric & care
100% Cotton.
100% Cotton Voile
Soft and airy, very light weight with a gentle, flowing feel. Semi-sheer with a fine, soft hand feel.
Hand wash cold, only when needed, and line dry. Each piece may vary slightly in colour, a natural part of making by hand.
Orders leave our Northern NSW warehouse within 1 to 3 business days.
Change-of-mind returns are accepted within 30 days of shipment for store credit, as a Daughters of India gift card. Pieces must be unworn, unwashed and with tags attached.
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Nora Maxi Dress Aquamarine · A$269
Hand block printed
The making of Aquamarine
Hand block printing is a traditional artisan technique that uses hand-carved wooden blocks to print fabric by hand. Rooted in Indian craft traditions, the process is slow and highly skilled, beginning with carving wooden blocks and carefully preparing the fabric.
The most beautiful dress I have purchased . Lovely style and fabric . Love the sleeves.
As an older woman I was worried to how I would look in DOI dresses but my daughters tell me they look beautiful on me. We older women with grown up children often get forgotten when it comes to fashion , but what ever age we still want to look fabulous and DOI certainly do that.
Perhaps some older models on your website could reflect this .
Daughters of India
This is such a beautiful review — thank you for sharing it with us! 🩵 We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much you love your Nora Maxi dress. And we couldn’t agree more — style has no age limit. Every woman deserves to feel beautiful, confident and fabulous in what she wears, and we’re so happy DOI has helped you feel that way. Please give your daughters a big thank you from us too! 🥰
We also really appreciate your thoughtful suggestion about featuring more mature women on our website. We’ll be sure to pass this feedback along to our team.✨
Sandra P. · Verified buyer · 7 May 2026
Happy with my Nora dress. Also customer service at Tweed store was very helpful with my exchange.
Eve · Verified buyer · 30 April 2026
Perfect for everything
I wore this dress at least once a week all summer and fall last year and just pulled it out to wear again this year. Has lining so it is not as see through at all in the chest and torso. (Uploading a pic so I can get points for a discount)
Denise · Verified buyer · 30 October 2025
True dainty perection
This is such a dainty and beautifully pretty dress. It is my special DOI dress that I save for special occasions as it makes me feel so pretty.
Denise · Verified buyer · 29 October 2025
Soft and flowing
The most light, flowing and simply elegant dress DOI has. A real gentle delicate dress that is breathtaking to wear and look at.
Daughters of India
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Erlisa S. · Verified buyer · 13 October 2025
Exquisite
The material and the print is so beautifully made!
Daughters of India
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful review with us! 🩵🤍
Andrea D. · Verified buyer · 1 October 2025
My 4th dress . . .
. . from DOI :) I sized up because of the length, XL would although fit (German 44/46) but it was too short, more MIDI than MAXI, so I send it back to switch the size to 3XL and wear it oversized with a great ankle length. My height is 168 cm.
Daughters of India
Thank you for your support and for sharing your experience with us ~ it truly means the world 💕
Manjit · Verified buyer · 30 September 2025
Nora Maxi Dress ~ Aquamarine
Stunning! So delicate and gorgeously feminine. I have the primrose in this dress as well. Love them both.
Andrea D. · Verified buyer · 28 August 2025
Lovely
First I ordered a size XL, fits great but was more midi than maxi. Otherwise I ordered the Primrose in 3XL because there were no other sizes in stock and I want it so bad and it is a great floating oversized fit. So I send the Aquamarin back and changed size in 3XL. The customer Service saved me a dress in 134cm length- thanks a lot! I love it. It is my 4th dress from DOI. I wear a German 44/46, have the Noras in 3XL and the Kyras in XL. Works great, they are gorgeous!
Daughters of India
Thank you for supporting slow fashion! We're glad you're loving your dress.
Melissa E. · 26 August 2025
Simply beautiful
Distress looks amazing and makes you feel even more amazing. My BF called me his princess when he seen me in it and I don’t think he’s ever said that. Very comfortable and breathable and simply beautiful.
Daughters of India
This is so beautiful to read 💛 We love that your dress not only feels comfortable and breathable, but also brought such a special moment with your partner ~ Thank you for sharing this with us ✨
Meg O. · Verified buyer · 21 August 2025
Comfortable but sizes are tricky
Depending on the dress its hard to know whether to go for a L, XL, XXL. The main issue is around the bust. It tends to run a bit small on the bust than elsewhere so if you're busty you size up but then the dress is a bit too large
Daughters of India
Hello Meg , Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. While our designs aim to be inclusive, we understand that each body is unique and may have specific fit preferences.We do offer a detailed sizing chart on every product page where you can compare your measurements to understand our sizing. If you ever need assistance with your order or have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer service at hello@daughtersofindia.net with your measurements and styles you are interested in and we will be more than happy to assist you there. 💞Much Love, Daughters of India 💫
煌子 · Verified buyer · 17 August 2025
happy to go out with
so soft and cozy
Daughters of India
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Annick · Verified buyer · 16 August 2025
Too short
Unfortunately the maxi dress length is too short for me I´me 176cm and the dress ends about 12 cm above my ankles which is not very beautiful. The dress itself is beautiful and feels nice to wear, no comment on that.
Daughters of India
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear the length of the dress didn't meet your expectations. We have provided a size chart for each of our garments, which lists our recommended sizing as well as the garment measurements. This is a great way to determine your correct sizing prior to placing your order. If you need further assistance with your order or have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@daughtersofindia.net. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're here to help in any way we can.Much Love, Daughters of India 🩵
Gerri S. · Verified buyer · 11 August 2025
Stunning dress
Delighted with my purchase. I’m 5’7 and bought size S. perfect fit. Love the quality and colour.
Daughters of India
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your love! 🩵🦋
Tracy E. · Verified buyer · 4 August 2025
Makes you want to dance!
I purchased this gorgeous dress for my sister. It is beautifully made! Feminine, sexy, elegant and fun! It looks absolutely heavenly on her and makes her feel like dancing around her garden in the sunlight. Exactly how i wanted her to feel in it. I can't wait to make my next purchase, this time for myself.
Daughters of India
Knowing you treasure the uniqueness of our designs means so much.
Lujza · Verified buyer · 23 July 2025
Beautiful 💕
I have the Nora maxi in both primrose & black & love them both. I purchased the Aquamarine late last year & the colour is stunning. I have 20 DOI dresses now and am so grateful to have such a collection, that I will cherish for a lifetime 🙏💗 Your values, ethos & sustainability are what makes me a life long customer 🤗🥰 not only do your dresses make me feel beautiful but they're supporting both women & men while preserving such a talented gift of artisan hand blocking. DOI is unique in this way & in a world loaded with fast fashion that's treated with chemicals that are both harmful for us & the planet we have the choice to choose what's best for us & our surroundings, the wisest investment & the best one above all 🙂Much love xx 💖
Daughters of India
Hello lovely, What an incredibly kind and thoughtful message - thank you from the bottom of our hearts! ✨ Knowing that our pieces have become such a cherished part of your collection truly means the world to us. Your appreciation for the artistry, sustainability, and the hands behind each creation is exactly why we do what we do. We feel so grateful to have such a conscious and supportive soul in our community, choosing slow fashion that honours both people and the planet. Thank you for being a lifelong customer and for sharing this love with us - it inspires us more than you know!Much Love, Daughters of India 💫🙏🩵
Alison G. · Verified buyer · 17 July 2025
Floaty, Feminine Nora
I've worn my Nora Maxi Dress in Aquamarine dress twice since receiving it last month. Both times I really appreciated the softness and airiness of the light fabric. I also felt really pretty and feminine in it and received compliments to that effect. That makes anyone feel good. Thank you DOI.
Daughters of India
You remind us why we do what we do. Thank you for making sacred what we sent with love. 💗
Kristina · Verified buyer · 11 July 2025
Nora Maxi dress = maxi happiness
I’m over the moon with the fabric and softness of the dress. Even more so with a phenomenal customer care. I ended up exchanging the dress and the way how it was dealt with was just beyond professional and amazingly empathetic and human. I trust this wholesome brand with my heart and I will keep coming back to DOI to source beautiful pieces into my sustainable wardrobe. Thank you!
Daughters of India
Conscious shoppers like you are changing the fashion industry. Thank you for recognising the heart and ethics behind our work. It means everything. ❤️
Sharon W. · Verified buyer · 7 July 2025
The. Perfect tea party dress
I purchased my DOI dress for a tea party and it was just perfect. It was a hot rainy day. It came a downpour during out outside tea party. I was soaked! The dress held up amazing and due to the lovely light and airy fabric, it dried quickly. The full flowing fabric did not cling while wet, which was an added bonus. I recieved many compliments on my dress. The fit was perfect also. I absolutely love the button detail. My only wish would be adding pockets!I have already ordered and received my second dress in Pepper,with pockets. I have two more of your dresses in my cart that I will order soon. I love the red mini dress, but wish the color came in a maxi. I'm debating the mini, due to my age,68. I prefer at least one length. I'm 5'5' and not so sure it's long enough. Thank you for making such a lovely dress. Mom to 16 through adoption and grandma to 30. In SE Ok, USA
Daughters of India
Hi Sharon,Thank you so much for your beautiful review and for the absolutely lovely photo! 💙 You look radiant in the Nora Maxi Aquamarine, and we're so touched that you chose it for your tea party. Even through a rainy downpour, it sounds like the dress held up just as gracefully as you did! We're so happy to hear how comfortable and flattering it felt, and how quickly it dried thanks to the airy cotton fabric.The button detail is one of our favourites too, and we're happy to hear you've already added more to your collection. We'll definitely pass along your suggestion about offering the red in a maxi version ~ it's beautiful feedback like yours that helps shape what's next for us.And from the bottom of our hearts, thank you-for your kind words, your incredible motherhood journey, and for shining your light all the way from SE Oklahoma. With love,Daughters Of India
Ullamari E. · Verified buyer · 7 July 2025
Nora Maxi
Very beautiful and comfy dress, beutiful aquamarine colour, however not very maxi to me ( I'm 175 cm).
Daughters of India
We're so lucky to have you in our community - thank you for showing up with love.
Sara L. · 30 June 2025
Lovely item
Ho ricevuto il mio Nora da qualche giorno; l'abito e stupendo, morbido e leggerissimo. Ho acquistato una S ed e perfetta, non vedo l'ora di indossarlo. Servizio di spedizione perfetto, anzi magico: Australia/Italia in 3 giorni, praticamente incredibile! Sono molto soddisfatta grazie!
Daughters of India
We're so lucky to have you in our community - thank you for showing up with love.
Koreti M. · Verified buyer · 26 June 2025
Great communication & quick arrival. Thank you. love both my dresses.
Judy G. · Verified buyer · 23 June 2025
Nora maxi
Very good quality and workmanship is so good. Ordered size based on given measurements. It was much too big across the shoulders. I’ve had it altered. Had an odd smell out of the pkg but after washing it was totally gone. So pretty and comfortable.
Lynn G. · Verified buyer · 23 June 2025
LOVE LOVE
I bought this dress as a gift to one of my besties before a girls trip to Greece! She LOVED it! It fit her perfectly. She received a number of compliments when she wore it. High quality and beautiful flow.
Maria B. · Verified buyer · 21 June 2025
Love my dress
I love my dress, it is beautiful and very comfy
Kristiina K. · Verified buyer · 20 June 2025
Amazing dress
Love the style, length and fabric
Elina M. · Verified buyer · 19 June 2025
Beautiful quality dress
The dress is super cute and comfy 😍 The fabric is soft and great quality even though its light. You can wear the dress just casually on a summer day or pair it up with some jewelry to make the outfit look more formal. I wore it to my own graduation party and got many compliments :)
Lauren G. · Verified buyer · 17 June 2025
Not Great for Large Chest
I previously purchased the Kira style which looked odd on me due to having a larger chest. I was hopeful this style may fit better due to the buttons down the chest but unfortunately it still sits strangely in the chest area. The fabric is beautiful but I hope the brand will adjust the fit or offer more styles that accommodate a larger bust.
Daughters of India
Hi Lauren,Thank you so much for your valuable feedback, and for sharing your experience with both the Kyra and the current style of the Nora dress. We're so glad to hear that you love the fabric, but we're truly sorry to hear that the fit still wasn't quite right, especially in the chest area.We completely understand how important it is to have a flattering and comfortable fit, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback is incredibly helpful, and we're constantly striving to improve our designs to better accomodate a variety of body types, including those with a larger bust.We'll definitely take your comments into consideration as we work on future collections.In the meantime, if you'd like assistance with a return or exchange, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team at hello@daughtersofindia.net. - we'd love to help ensure you find the perfect fit.Thank you again for your thoughtful review. We truly value your support and hope to have the chance to serve you again soon!Much Love, Daughters of India 💝
Cotur O. · Verified buyer · 17 June 2025
Mixed feelings
I loved the fabric, the colors but unfortunately the dress is not constructed correctly from a technical point of view. If your bust is larger than a size zero, the seam does not go under the bust but lies directly on the chest and the dress on you looks like you are wearing a bed sheet. Also if you are taller than say 165cm, the dress will only fall below you knee, a midi lenght
Daughters of India
Hello Cotur,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.We're thrilled to hear that you loved the fabric and colours of the dress! However, we're truly sorry to hear that the fit didn't meet your expectations.We genuinely appreciate your detailed comments regarding the construction of the dress, especially in terms of the bust seam placement and the dress for taller individuals.Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve the fit and design for all our customers. We will certainly take your suggestions into account for future designs.We want all our customers to feel confident and comfortable in our products, and we're sorry that this particular dress did not provide that experience for you. If you would like, we'd be happy to assist with a return or exchange. Please feel free to reach out to us at hello@daughtersofindia.net Thank you again for your insights, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.Kindest Regards, Daughters of India 🙏💛
Shiree P. · Verified buyer · 17 June 2025
Awesome
This dress is so soft and comfortable to wear while still looking amazing. And the blue colouring is so unique. This is my second dress I’ve purchased and they are both perfect.
Patricia B. · Verified buyer · 16 June 2025
Love it!
It’s beautifully made. The fabric is light and airy. I loved wearing it to an outdoor graduation. It was a very warm evening. It was PERFECT!
Andrea W. · Verified buyer · 13 June 2025
Nora Maxi Dress
Aquamarine- beautiful soft floating fabric to wear, style is amazing to wear, absolutely love wearing this style
Daughters of India
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear you're loving the Nora Maxi ~ Aquamarine style - it really is such a beautiful colour and flowy fabric to wear. 🩵 It means so much to know how good you feel in it! 🦋
Jennifer C. · Verified buyer · 10 June 2025
Summer dreaming
A feminine, romantic dress , perfect for a long hot summer.
Daughters of India
We're delighted to hear that you're happy with your dress! Thank you for choosing us. 💕
Renu C. · Verified buyer · 10 June 2025
Nice dress but the fabric is different from the Nora short dress that I loves (soft and flowing).
Manuela K. · Verified buyer · 10 June 2025
Wunderschönes Kleid
Sehr angenehmer leichter Stoff. Ich liebe die Kleider
Daughters of India
We're thrilled to hear that you're satisfied with your dress! Thank you for your support. 🤗
Shiree P. · Verified buyer · 8 June 2025
Perfect
This dress is gorgeous, such a beautiful blue and so soft to touch and wear. Washes well.
Daughters of India
Thank you for sharing your kind words and experience with us! We hope you feel amazing in your special piece! Much Love, Daughters of India 🩵
Gweneth · Verified buyer · 3 June 2025
Sadly not the same material as the pink it makes the fit different bit disappointed
Katya L. · Verified buyer · 29 May 2025
Amazing dress!
Great quality, design and softness! Truly you feel like a Queen 👸
Jodie F. · Verified buyer · 29 May 2025
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Amazing product, love the cotton and the fact that it is made in India - all of my favourite dresses are from Daughters of India - if you need any feedback for your summer range I would love a white dress with sleeves that is long tucked in at the waste and long. Everyone always comments on my Daughters of India dresses, they are so lovely to wear. Thank you. . . xx
Daughters of India
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It means so much to us! We're grateful for your feedback and thrilled you're happy with your dresses. 💜
Flo · Verified buyer · 28 May 2025
Nice dress
I have always wanted a daughter's of india dress. Finally wearing today. . . I love it! Fits perfectly. The fabric feels so good!
Ioana C. · 28 May 2025
Short bodice
I bought this beautiful Nora because I saw a video on their page, claiming the bodice was longer that Kyra. It is not! It comes higher than Kyra, basically right under the bustline or even a bit over if you have large chest. The tailoring is really good though, but I would say it's a bit of false advertising
Ioana C. · Verified buyer · 28 May 2025
Love it but short bodice
I bought this beautiful Nora because I saw a video on their page, claiming the bodice was longer that Kyra. It is not! It comes higher than Kyra, basically right under the bustline or even a bit over if you have large chest. The tailoring is really good though, but I would say it's a bit of false advertising
Daughters of India
Hello Ioana,Thank you so much for your honest feedback. We're sorry to hear the Nora dress didn't meet your expectations, especially after watching the video - that's definitely not the experience we want for our customers.We appreciate you highlighting the quality of the tailoring, and we're truly sorry for any confusion around the fit.Our intention is always to provide helpful and accurate information, and we'll review the content you mentioned to ensure it's as clear as possible for future customers.If you'd like to explore an exchange or need help finding a style that better suits your preferences, our customer care team would be happy to assist - please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at hello@daughtersofindia.net 💗Thanks again Ioana for taking the time to share your feedback with us.Much Love, Daughters of India Team 🙏
Kris · Verified buyer · 27 May 2025
Absolutely adorable. Love, love my dress ❤️
Sabina · Verified buyer · 24 May 2025
Nora Aquamarine
Was für ein tolles Kleid! Der feine Baumwolle-Voile und das zarte Blau umhüllen mich wie ein Hauch - ein Traum von einem Sommerkleid!
Daughters of India
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us ~it truly means the world 💕
Flo · Verified buyer · 24 May 2025
Finally first purchased my first daughters of india dress. It fits perfectly! Cant wait to wear it
Olga · 24 May 2025
Not good for larger breasts and taller girls
Not suitable for girls with larger breasts. the design is such that the line on the dress stops not under your breasts, but right on them. and even if you have a slim figure and waist, all this will not be noticeable, since the dress falls from your high chest down and you look like a barrel. in addition, the dress is quite short, the model in the photo is short, the dress does not reach the ankle. if you are taller than 160 cm, the dress on you will be more of a midi than a maxi. So adding a belt is also not an option for taller girls otherwise the dress will jump up about you knee level. It is still beautiful, but not as you expect, looking at the photo.
Daughters of India
Hello Lovely 🧚 , Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback.While our designs aim to be inclusive, we understand that each body is unique and may have specific fit preferences.At the moment we are actively looking to extend our style range, however in the meantime Sita Drress, Uma Dress, Patchwork Dress and Jasmine Dress we suggest for our ladies with larger busts xxIf you need further assistance with your order or have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@daughtersofindia.net. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're here to help in any way we can. Much Love
Rodica · Verified buyer · 23 May 2025
Nice dress
The dress is super cute, light, summery. A year ago I bought one in primrose color, respectively I fell in love with it and wanted another one so I bought this blue one, I was a little disappointed with the fabric, the pink one is different, softer and more airy, I liked it more. I expected it to be the same fabric.
Daughters of India
Hi Rodica,Thank you so much for sharing your feedback.We're thrilled to hear that you loved your Nora dress in Primrose, and we truly appreciate your continued support.We're sorry to hear that the fabric of the Aquamarine version didn't meet your expectations.We've recently made some updates to the fabric to make it more durable, which may have affected the feel and flow of the fabric, compared to what you experienced with the primrose. We understand that fabric quality can be such an important part of your overall experience, and we regret that this change didn't work for you.Your feedback is incrediably valuable to us, and we're always looking to improve our collections based on customer experiences. If you'd like, we'd be happy to assist you with a return or exchange for another style that might better meet your needs. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer service at hello@daughtersofindia.net and we we'll do our best to make this right. 💞Thank you again for your feedback and your support!Sending Much Love, Daughters of India Team 🙏🦋
Frida · 23 May 2025
Frida liebt's
Informationen zum Versand lief super. Das Kleid aus schönem Baumwollmaterial, auf der Haut luftig und angenehm. Wirklich ein hochwertiges Kleid, gut verarbeitet, es wird wohl mein Lieblingskleid.
Daughters of India
Your feedback is invaluable. Thank you for supporting sustainable fashion! 🤩
Dianne T. · Verified buyer · 22 May 2025
Beautiful dress- fabric is so soft and light and print is gorgeous - looking forward to wearing itDelivery to UK was very speedy- ordered on Thursday- delivered on Tuesday!
Kathryn A. · Verified buyer · 19 May 2025
Lovely but too short (not maxi)
Beautiful dress but couldn’t possibly be described as maxi. I’m only 5,5 and it’s mid calf on me. I bought a small. Really disappointed although I should’ve checked the length measurements.
