Ode Dress in Motif

The Ode Dress from PO-EM is a must-have dress for spring and summer. Dress it up or down with the versatile wrap design and optional tie closure. Simple and classic, it's perfect for any occasion.

The textile design is based off a traditional Indian patternand features warm colors and intricate details for a captivating botanical look. Please note that the dress will look very close to the pictured one, but the pattern placement may vary slightly. Each one is hand cut from hand blocked printed fabric and is uniquely made.

100% soft light-weight handwoven cotton
Hand block print

PO-EM textiles arrive minimally treated and will soften considerably with washing and wear. It is recommended to wash the garment prior to wearing.

Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low or hang dry. Do not dry clean. Do not spot clean as many spot cleaning treatments react with natural dyes and will cause uneven dye intensity. It's better to soak the entire item in a gentle stain remover after testing in an inconspicuous area.

PO-EM uses textiles that are hand-spun and handwoven from natural fibers. Natural dyes are used for color. Traditional methods of artisan design are utilized such as block printing, weaving and resist-dying. Textile works are proudly made in partnership with established cooperatives and workshops in India, Guatemala and Mexico.

All PO-EM pieces are designed by artist and designer Carla Venticinque-Osborn. Carla is a first generation American, with a mother from Colombia and a father from Sicily/Argentina. These cultural roots often influence the subject matter of her designs. Carla founded textile & art studio PO-EM in 2016 as a way to bridge her designs with heritage production techniques and traditions, working to both celebrate and support handmade industries and also to offer a poetic connection to sustainable goods.