Gorgeous dresses, beautifully made.
Exactly as described
Thank you Lisa xx
A$2694.8 · 172 reviews
Hand block printed in India
100% Cotton
As seen on you
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.
True to size.
Irene is 173cm and wears S.
100% Cotton.
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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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 pieces172 reviews of the Nora Maxi Dress in Noir.
True to size.
Gorgeous dresses, beautifully made.
Exactly as described
Thank you Lisa xx
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!
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. 🌸
Just like every other DOI piece that I own, I love it! Beautiful!
Thank you for your love and support Michell! 💙
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
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! 🌼
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.
We're very glad to hear you love your Nora Maxi Dress. Thank you so much for sharing 💗
Stunning! An absolutely beautiful dress. I love it, and I love wearing it. It's really a work of art, and so comfortable.
This is the second dress I have purchased from you and I love them for our hot summers. I always receive compliments when I wear them. They launder beautifully.
I haven’t received it yet!
Compared to the previous version—which I already own—the new material of Nora Maci Dress Noir feels much less luxurious and refined. The previous fabric had a delicate, airy, and premium quality, which justified the price and made the dress feel truly special.
The current version, however, feels more like a basic cotton dress, but at a very high price point. I was not looking for a more “durable” fabric—I specifically chose this dress for its luxurious and delicate nature, something I would wear with special care because it felt unique.
I am genuinely disappointed by this change, as I truly loved the original version.
Looks and feels beautiful. . love this dress!!
So beautiful and light to wear.
Highly recommend for summer spring & autumn
Thank you for your beautiful feedback Jodie!
Thank you. Will be perfect for the Summer. Beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your kind words. We hope you have many magical moments in this special piece.Much Love, Daughters Of India 💫💛
I bought the pink Nora , which is my first DOI dress then fall in love with this low fashion activities
Thank you for celebrating slow fashion with us. Enjoy your beautiful dress! 💓
The fabric feels so soft and light, and the cut flatters my shape perfectly — it highlights the bust and makes me look slimmer. I'm usually an Australian size 10-12 (161 cm tall), and size M fits like a dream. Couldn't be happier with my purchase!
Thank you so much for your kind words, beautiful photo, and for sharing your experience with us ~ it truly means the world.We hope you have many magical moments in this special piece. 💫💕
Not only beautiful but very comfortable that crazy hot summer and humidity don't bother me wearing this.
We love hearing this! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your beautiful review - it truly means the world. 💫🤍
Absolutely fabulous. I tried on the dress in your store when I was over in April but had to wait for my colour. Quite a long wait but certainly well worth the wait. Too cool here in NZ to wear it yet but can’t wait. I’ll also bring it to Brisbane on my next visit Gorgeous dresd
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear your dress was worth the wait! We hope it brings you so much joy when the weather warms up in beautiful New Zealand, and it will be perfect for your Brisbane visit too ✨Much Love, Daughters of India 💫❤️
The dress is a dream to wear - flowing and not too tight (I ordered an M and am usually a 10/12 fit). Great length for a short girl. I will enjoy wearing this dress to some special occasions this summer. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!We're delighted to hear your dress is comfortable, flowing, and perfect for your special summer occasions. Enjoy wearing it and making beautiful memories!Much Love, Daughters of India 💫❤️
Overall it's nice and flowy dress. My only issue is the black colour doesn't compliment my skin tone very much, and I think the pastel blue and pink will be nicer.
Thank you so much for your kind words. 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.
i have ordered my 1st dress and i simply love it! I am looking forward to ordering again soon. Thank you Daughters of India!
Ich habe das Kleid schon in rosa. Es sieht bezaubernd aus in schwarz. Habe dafür schon viele Komplimente bekommen. Es passt genau gemäß Tabelle. Bin total begeistert.
We're overjoyed to hear that you're happy with your purchase! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. 🪷
Disappointing,They say it's for big breasted however it still doesn't sit right, purchased the kyra first thatmakes me look frumpy however it does have pockets purchased the Nora for the extra room and was still disappointed. Lovely dresses just not made for larger bust. Mine ar DD. And no pockets. . . . why?
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're really sorry to hear that Kyra dress didn't meet your expectations. We understand how important fit is, and appreciate you letting us know about your experience. As for the pockets in the Nora style, we'll certainly pass along your suggestion to our design team. We hope we can find the perfect dress for you in the future, and we truly value your input.Much Love, Daughters of India 🦋
Feels weightless on - beautiful cotton and flowy. Made with love. The shape drops perfectly. I'm a size 12-14 and 171 cms. The large is great on with room to move. I'll probably get the medium next for a slightly tighter fit.
Your kind words mean so much to us. Thank you for supporting our small business. 💛
Love this dress! Waiting for winter to end to wear it in the northeast!Love the light airy fabric and the flow of the dress.
I've been hanging out, waiting for this beautiful dress to become available. . . and it was worth the wait! I'm looking forward to buying the other colours
Thank you for supporting slow fashion! We're glad you're loving your dress.
Love it
The dress is beautiful, the cotton is soft and cool, and the fabric just drops nicely. I love the artwork.
It’s fantastic to hear you love the look and feel. Thanks for the review! 🥳
This was my third purchase from Daughters of India. The Nora dress is so comfortable, the fabric is soft and cool to wear. The quality of the dresses are excellent and are my favourites to throw on when I'm off to the shops or the beach. I can also dress them up with some jewellery, a belt and sandals. These dresses are great to take away when you are travelling too as they are easy to wash and fast drying.
Your review warms our hearts. Thank you for celebrating slow fashion!
Absolutely stunning. It's lightweight and has a lining. Buying the largest size meant enough room for my chest, and it's the perfect length. I absolutely love it. I've worn it 9nce and got 3 compliments on it in that same day :) I highly recommend it.
Absolutely beautiful dress. Light floaty fabric and partly lined. I'm so happy I purchased it.
Your satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for choosing us! 😻
I absolutely love this dress, l get many compliments when l wear it, it's soft & flowy just beautiful.
We’re grateful for your feedback and thrilled you’re happy with your purchase. 💜
Dress is beautiful. . it’s my 3rd dress from DOI & I’m never disappointed. . Love, love love
Thanks for choosing us and for the awesome review. We appreciate it!
Such a beautiful dress. Soft, floaty cotton. Easy to dress up or down. Perfectly suited for big bust.
We're ecstatic to hear that you're happy with your dress! Thank you for your support.
Such a beautiful dress. I adore the tiny buttons and ability to open for my breasts which normally mean I have to order a 2 or 3XL.
The dress is lovely, it's just not black as it looks on the website. This was a bit disappointing, i would have gotten a different colour had i known it would be this different. It's almost like a purple.
Hello Lovely Bo, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback We're sorry to hear that the Dress did not meet your expectations.We understand how important it is for our customers to receive items that match their expectations, especially when it comes to colour accuracy. We want to assure you that we take great care in accurately representing our products on our website. However, we also acknowledge that variations in screen settings, lighting conditions, and other factors can sometimes affect how colours appear on different devices.To help address this issue, we provide ghosted images on our website, which we believe offer a more accurate representation of the colour in various lighting conditions. These ghosted images are intended to give customers a better idea of how the dress will look in real life.We value your feedback and will continue to strive for the best possible shopping experience for all our customers. If there's anything else we can assist you with or if you have any further concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at hello@daughtersofindia.net Once again, we apologize for any disappointment caused, and we appreciate your understanding.Much Love 💝
Being a size 20 and big up top I was worried it would sit strangely on my bust but it's super flattering and the softest, floaty fabric. I bought it in blue as well as Noir- which has subtle purplish-pink/magenta flowers on it. The stock photos don't do it justice.
Love Love, it's my fourth piece🖤🤍
Very comfortable, breathable cotton.
This is my 2nd Nora, I have the primrose and now the Noire 🩷🖤
Thank you for choosing our designs! We hope you enjoy wearing your beautiful Nora dresses. 💗
Very happy with my purchase. Arrived on time. The quality is amazing. The only negative is probably the smell but gone after a quick cold hand wash and the colour is not completely noir, although there's some pink, it gives the dress a romantic feel.
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The Service regarding my item was quite efficient received it quite quickly and no hassle the dress fits perfectly and it’s very comfortable and cool to wear
Gorgeous! I’ve worn this to multiple Christmas parties in the Australian summer. The dress is nice and cool and fits just right. As always, thank you for making beautiful dresses assessable for us plus size girls 💛
This garment is unflattering for anyone with a large breasts. The seamlines are sewn in the wrong areas, made me look 10kgs bigger and sadly did not compliment one with a more curvy/busty shape. The fabric is too sheer for the price and feels like dressing gauze against the skin. Sadly disappointed that this garment and my body type did not suit.
Perfect . Perfect fit . Perfect price . Perfect postal experience. Perfect fabric . Perfect comfort. Perfect for any occasion.
Wow! A big thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to have met your expectations.Much love🩵
Recently received my Nora Maxi Dress. It's the perfect dress for the West Australian summer day and night. I style mine with big chunky silver hoops, lots of bangles and a turquoise necklace. My favourite dress in my wardrobe.
Thanks so much for sharing beautiful! We're thrilled to hear you love your new Nora Maxi dress.💓
So happy with my dress. Everything I expected and more. Just waitron my second dress for Christmas 👏
Thank you for your kind review. We hope you feel amazing in your new dresses! 💕
I just purchased the Nora maxi in the Noir colour & I love it! Great fit & colour. I now have 3 of your dresses, 2 Nora maxi's in Noir &the Primrose & the Kyra maxi in Fushia Bloom. They are all beautiful & so well made in beautiful light flowing cotton, a joy to wear!
I love this dress. The?fabric is so soft and light i was comfortable on a 30+ degree day. Loads of compliments.
Beautiful versatile dress. Love it
Fabulous!!! Waiting for the Pink one then I have the three in this style
Thank you for supporting slow fashion! We're glad you're loving your dress.
Great product great service
Knowing you love your dress inspires us. Thank you for your support! 🤗