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Nora Maxi DressNoir

A$2694.8 · 172 reviews

Colour · Noir
Size

True to size.

Or 4 payments of A$67.25 with Afterpay.
Made

Hand block printed in India

Cloth

100% Cotton

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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 noir hues with a cacao outline upon the softest cotton voile.

Size & fit

True to size.

Irene is 173cm 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.

Caring for handmade pieces

Delivery & returns

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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The making of Noir
Hand block printed

The making of Noir

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.

How we make our pieces

Reviews

4.8

172 reviews of the Nora Maxi Dress in Noir.

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True to size.

Lisa W. · Verified buyer · 26 October 2026

Gorgeous dresses, beautifully made.
Exactly as described

Daughters of India

Thank you Lisa xx

Francesca B. · Verified buyer · 3 October 2026

I love it but...

It's gorgeous. I love it. I keep trying to wear it. But the lining makes me sweat, so I take it off within fifteen minutes! I know it's supposed to be completely cotton, but I get too hot! I love the Kyra models as they are not lined. Maybe it's just me... Probably!

Daughters of India

Thank you for sharing your feedback! 💛 We’re so glad you love the dress, though we’re sorry you’ve been finding it too warm to wear comfortably. The Nora dress is made from 100% cotton, including the lining, which is a breathable natural fabric. However, we understand that lined styles can feel warmer than unlined designs like our Kyra dresses. 🌸

Michelle S. · Verified buyer · 15 September 2026

Just like every other DOI piece that I own, I love it! Beautiful!

Daughters of India

Thank you for your love and support Michell! 💙

Kristin W. · Verified buyer · 26 June 2026

These dresses are absolutely stunning - I splurged big time- telling myself I can always return - nope- I fell in love with everything I bought - and I will be ordering more. These are pieces of artwork - stunning and so lightweight and breathable for summer - I’m so impressed

Daughters of India

Thank you so much for your beautiful review! 🖤
We're absolutely delighted to hear you fell in love with your Nora Maxi Dress ~ Noir and the rest of your order. Knowing you appreciate the artistry, lightweight feel, and breathability of our garments means the world to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for your next DOI piece! 🌼

Tamara P. · Verified buyer · 28 April 2026

Soo flowy and flattering

The length and swish on this dress is so perfect!
I’m freshly postpartum so the bust is a little snug. I’m 159cm and 81kg currently for reference for anyone and I got a M.
The built in lining and ability to unbutton to any length was a selling feature for breastfeeding.

Daughters of India

We're very glad to hear you love your Nora Maxi Dress. Thank you so much for sharing 💗

Photo from a customer review