Kaasida – Zaafira Indi Dress

BRONZE + EDITOR'S CHOICE
Best Sustainable Womenswear 2024

$330.00

The Zaafira Indi Dress celebrates womanhood with GOTS-certified organic cotton and exquisite embroidery by female artisans in India. It empowers you to embrace authenticity and stand out, showcasing craftsmanship, sophistication and sustainability through your wardrobe choice.

Clean Ingredients / Materials
Made from GOTS-certified organic cotton poplin.
Kaasiḏa's garments are ethically manufactured in India, with the embroidery done in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and the stitching in New Delhi at a SEDEX-audited small manufacturer. The brand aims to preserve the heritage craft of Chikankari, a traditional embroidery technique from Uttar Pradesh, by adhering to Geographical Indication standards set under India's Intellectual Property Rights law. Kaasiḏa acknowledges the Chikankari artisans of India as the makers of their garments, highlighting their work on their website, blogs and social platforms and maintaining direct relationships with them through annual visits by the founder to ensure fair working conditions.
Kaasida prioritises sustainability by using 100% natural fibers and sourcing GOTS-certified organic fabric. They practice zero waste by upcycling fabric waste into accessories and produce garments in small batches to minimise overproduction. Additionally, they partner with AirRobe for fashion circularity, use compostable packaging and use high-quality raw materials to ensure durability and low consumption.
Kaasida is dedicated to empowering female artisans in India by providing employment opportunities, ensuring safe working conditions, and maintaining personal engagement with workers. The company partners with SEDEX-audited suppliers and plans to collaborate with the Kangan Foundation to further empower women through skill development and sustainable livelihoods. Additionally, Kaasida is exploring a partnership with Be Hers to combat human trafficking and support survivors in rebuilding their lives.

Expert Reviews

Kelley Sheenan


The embroidery is absolutely stunning and the dress is so well made. It’s comfortable and lightweight for casual wearing, yet still perfect for more formal events. The dress is gorgeous and is an investment not only in your wardrobe but in the empowerment of women. And it has pockets, what more can I say? Supporting female artisans from less privileged backgrounds, commitment to the dignity and rights of women, GOTS Certified fabric, ethical and zero waste manufacturing, fashion circularity with renting Kaasida garments… the list of incredible initiatives goes on and on! There’s not a lot that Kaasida could do to be more impressive.

Nina Gbor


The design makes it very stylish and easy to wear. One of the best parts is that it has POCKETS! The embroidery is excellent. This brand also has very impressive transparency and detail around ethics, sustainability and social responsibility.

Emily Fletcher


I love this dress so much, I wore it for the Clean + Conscious photoshoot! It’s so comfortable to wear, beautifully made – from super soft silky cotton and breathtaking embroidery – to convenient pockets! There’s so much to love! I really appreciate the brand’s efforts to uplift female artisans in India and are taking a very hands-on approach to partnership to ensure transparency.

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