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Nora Mini Dress ~ Noir

€274,95

Celebrating our slow fashion ethos, Nora is an ode to the art...

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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 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. Tiers of printed fabric have then been gracefully layered and finished with mother-of-pearl buttons from bodice to base, forming this free flowing feminine style lovingly hand-crafted by a small group of women in Jaipur, India.

Limited Quantities

Due to this style's production process taking several months to create, each Nora mini dress is completely unique and one-of-a-kind and is only available in extremely limited quantities.

Material

100% Cotton. This style features an underlining, covering the bodice to the base of the last tier on the mini length skirt.

Garment Care

We recommend a gentle, cold water hand wash using natural detergents, and hang drying in the shade. Handcrafted garments are delicate, however, designed to last when treated mindfully with love and care.

Lovingly handmade in India, each piece may vary slightly in colour — a natural part of its unique beauty.

100% Cotton Voile

Soft and airy, very light weight with a gentle, flowing feel. Semi-sheer with a fine, soft hand feel.

HAND BLOCK PRINTED IN INDIA

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 rosewood blocks and carefully preparing the fabric.

Eco-friendly dyes are mixed by hand and stamped in precise alignment, often in layers to build the design. The fabric is then washed, dried, and quality-checked, resulting in textiles that celebrate sustainability, human rhythm, and individual artistry.

Empowering women

At the heart of Daughters of India, we believe supporting women to feel empowered is a key component of a positive future.

We have pledged an ongoing monthly donation of $10,000 to support our charity partnerships Sewing the Seeds and Saheli Women.

Sewing the seeds


Sewing the Seeds is a women’s empowerment initiative that uses education and creativity in slow fashion to help break the cycle of poverty for Indian women. Their centre offers training in business, finance, and women’s health, fostering self-confidence in a supportive environment.
 
We have committed to a monthly donation of $5,000 to support their impactful work.

Saheli Women

We’re working with Saheli women to launch Saheli Kapas, a Cotton Project, to support and empower female farmers at the root of the supply chain. Saheli Women believe true fashion starts with the Earth and the women who nurture and farm it.


The pilot begins with five women and their farms, providing them with training, direct income, and ongoing support. By offering access to quality seeds and low-water sustainable practices, we aim to uplift communities while honouring Mother Earth.

We have committed to a monthly donation of $5,000 to support their impactful work.

Shipping & Returns

Our slow fashion garments are handcrafted by artisan communities in India, supporting women's empowerment and preserving ancient textile traditions.

We are a small team however we endeavour to process your order within 1-3 business days. You'll receive a tracking number by email once your order ships.

Delivery Australia International
Standard 3–7 days 5–10 days
Express 1–5 days 2–5 days


You can find our full shipping policy here.

We want you to love your Daughters of India piece. If it's not quite right, we're happy to help — simply return within 30 days and we'll issue a Daughters of India Gift Card for the value of the product, excluding shipping and duties. Your credit is valid for 5 years and can be used on any piece, including new collections.

  • Items must be returned in original condition — unworn, unwashed with tags attached, folded neatly in the Daughters of India tote bag provided.
  • To arrange your return, contact us at hello@daughtersofindia.net. We recommend using a trackable shipping service.
  • Returns are processed within 5–7 business days. Store credit is issued as a Daughters of India Gift Card.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or store credit.

You can find our full returns policy here.

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 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. Tiers of printed fabric have then been gracefully layered and finished with mother-of-pearl buttons from bodice to base, forming this free flowing feminine style lovingly hand-crafted by a small group of women in Jaipur, India.

Limited Quantities

Due to this style's production process taking several months to create, each Nora mini dress is completely unique and one-of-a-kind and is only available in extremely limited quantities.

Material

100% Cotton. This style features an underlining, covering the bodice to the base of the last tier on the mini length skirt.

Garment Care

We recommend a gentle, cold water hand wash using natural detergents, and hang drying in the shade. Handcrafted garments are delicate, however, designed to last when treated mindfully with love and care.

Lovingly handmade in India, each piece may vary slightly in colour — a natural part of its unique beauty.

100% Cotton Voile

Soft and airy, very light weight with a gentle, flowing feel. Semi-sheer with a fine, soft hand feel.

HAND BLOCK PRINTED IN INDIA

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 rosewood blocks and carefully preparing the fabric.

Eco-friendly dyes are mixed by hand and stamped in precise alignment, often in layers to build the design. The fabric is then washed, dried, and quality-checked, resulting in textiles that celebrate sustainability, human rhythm, and individual artistry.

Empowering women

At the heart of Daughters of India, we believe supporting women to feel empowered is a key component of a positive future.

We have pledged an ongoing monthly donation of $10,000 to support our charity partnerships Sewing the Seeds and Saheli Women.

Sewing the seeds


Sewing the Seeds is a women’s empowerment initiative that uses education and creativity in slow fashion to help break the cycle of poverty for Indian women. Their centre offers training in business, finance, and women’s health, fostering self-confidence in a supportive environment.
 
We have committed to a monthly donation of $5,000 to support their impactful work.

Saheli Women

We’re working with Saheli women to launch Saheli Kapas, a Cotton Project, to support and empower female farmers at the root of the supply chain. Saheli Women believe true fashion starts with the Earth and the women who nurture and farm it.


The pilot begins with five women and their farms, providing them with training, direct income, and ongoing support. By offering access to quality seeds and low-water sustainable practices, we aim to uplift communities while honouring Mother Earth.

We have committed to a monthly donation of $5,000 to support their impactful work.

Shipping & Returns

Our slow fashion garments are handcrafted by artisan communities in India, supporting women's empowerment and preserving ancient textile traditions.

We are a small team however we endeavour to process your order within 1-3 business days. You'll receive a tracking number by email once your order ships.

Delivery Australia International
Standard 3–7 days 5–10 days
Express 1–5 days 2–5 days


You can find our full shipping policy here.

We want you to love your Daughters of India piece. If it's not quite right, we're happy to help — simply return within 30 days and we'll issue a Daughters of India Gift Card for the value of the product, excluding shipping and duties. Your credit is valid for 5 years and can be used on any piece, including new collections.

  • Items must be returned in original condition — unworn, unwashed with tags attached, folded neatly in the Daughters of India tote bag provided.
  • To arrange your return, contact us at hello@daughtersofindia.net. We recommend using a trackable shipping service.
  • Returns are processed within 5–7 business days. Store credit is issued as a Daughters of India Gift Card.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or store credit.

You can find our full returns policy here.

GARMENT GUIDE:

1. Bust / under arm: Measured from underarm to underarm.

2. Bodice: Measured from the top of the shoulder to the waist seam.

3. Length: This is the full length of the dress from top to bottom.

4. Sleeve: The length of the sleeve from shoulder to cuff.

Nora Mini Dress ~ Noir

HOW TO MEASURE:

a. Arm: Measure from your shoulder bone to your wrist.

b. Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest with your arms down.

c. Waist: Measure around the narrowest point of your natural waistline.

d. Hips: Measure around the widest part of your hip, normally 20/23cm from your waist.

Nora Mini Dress ~ Noir
Measurements are dependent on the garment.
SizeBust/under armBodiceLengthSleeve
XS 85 - 8831 - 3386 - 8843 - 44
S 90 - 9233 - 3486 - 8843 - 44
M 94 - 9633 - 3488 - 9044 - 45
L 98 - 10234 - 3590 - 9244 - 45
XL 104 - 10835 - 3691 - 9345 - 46
2XL 110 - 11336 - 3792 - 9446 - 47
3XL 116 - 12036 - 3892 - 9447 - 48
SizeBust/under armBodiceLengthSleeve
XS 33.5 - 34.612.2 - 1333.9 - 34.616.9 - 17.3
S 35.4 - 36.213 - 13.433.9 - 34.616.9 - 17.3
M 37 - 37.813 - 13.434.6 - 35.417.3 - 17.7
L 38.6 - 40.213.4 - 13.835.4 - 36.217.3 - 17.7
XL 40.9 - 42.513.8 - 14.235.8 - 36.617.7 - 18.1
2XL 43.3 - 44.514.2 - 14.636.2 - 3718.1 - 18.5
3XL 45.7 - 47.214.2 - 1536.2 - 3718.5 - 18.9
General AU UK US EU
XS 6-8 6-8 2-4 34-36
S 8-10 8-10 4-6 36-38
M 10-12 10-12 6-8 38-40
L 12-14 12-14 8-10 40-42
XL 14-16 14-16 10-12 42-44
2XL 16-18 16-18 12-14 44-46
3XL 18-20 18-20 14-16 46-48

GARMENT GUIDE:

1. Bust / under arm: Measured from underarm to underarm.

2. Bodice: Measured from the top of the shoulder to the waist seam.

3. Length: This is the full length of the dress from top to bottom.

4. Sleeve: The length of the sleeve from shoulder to cuff.

Nora Mini Dress ~ Noir

HOW TO MEASURE:

a. Arm: Measure from your shoulder bone to your wrist.

b. Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest with your arms down.

c. Waist: Measure around the narrowest point of your natural waistline.

d. Hips: Measure around the widest part of your hip, normally 20/23cm from your waist.

Nora Mini Dress ~ Noir
Measurements are dependent on the garment.
SizeBust/under armBodiceLengthSleeve
XS 85 - 8831 - 3386 - 8843 - 44
S 90 - 9233 - 3486 - 8843 - 44
M 94 - 9633 - 3488 - 9044 - 45
L 98 - 10234 - 3590 - 9244 - 45
XL 104 - 10835 - 3691 - 9345 - 46
2XL 110 - 11336 - 3792 - 9446 - 47
3XL 116 - 12036 - 3892 - 9447 - 48
SizeBust/under armBodiceLengthSleeve
XS 33.5 - 34.612.2 - 1333.9 - 34.616.9 - 17.3
S 35.4 - 36.213 - 13.433.9 - 34.616.9 - 17.3
M 37 - 37.813 - 13.434.6 - 35.417.3 - 17.7
L 38.6 - 40.213.4 - 13.835.4 - 36.217.3 - 17.7
XL 40.9 - 42.513.8 - 14.235.8 - 36.617.7 - 18.1
2XL 43.3 - 44.514.2 - 14.636.2 - 3718.1 - 18.5
3XL 45.7 - 47.214.2 - 1536.2 - 3718.5 - 18.9
General AU UK US EU
XS 6-8 6-8 2-4 34-36
S 8-10 8-10 4-6 36-38
M 10-12 10-12 6-8 38-40
L 12-14 12-14 8-10 40-42
XL 14-16 14-16 10-12 42-44
2XL 16-18 16-18 12-14 44-46
3XL 18-20 18-20 14-16 46-48

Nora Mini Dress ~ Noir

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Nora Mini Dress ~ Noir

ABOUT NORA

CELEBRATING SLOW FASHION ELEGANCE

Overall rating: 4.765432 / 5 from 81 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Nora Mini Dress, crafted by artisans in Jaipur, India, is celebrated for its exceptional quality and perfect fit. Made from 100% cotton, it features delicate hand-printed floral designs and is available in limited quantities. Garment care requires gentle hand washing and shade drying to maintain its unique beauty.

Summary topics

  • Craftsmanship Quality: 11%
  • Product Fit: 9%

Review topics: ["size","fit","looks","colour","length","quality","lining","service","fabric","material","style","dress","cut","delivery","print","experience","cotton","gift","nora","version","email"].

Review highlights

  • "Lovey soft flowy fabric and good fit!"Jenni
  • "Love the fit and style, just wish it came in more colours."Lara S.
  • "Dress looks amazing, so flattering, love the fabric print is so pretty"Sharon

Reviews

fave

"I have multiple Nora and Kyra dresses, and I have to say, I love that the Nora has a little bit more length than the Kyra, and also has the elastic around the sleeves. It means I can push them up and keep the sleeves from getting in the way when I'm at work. Probably my fave style."

Jess (5/5)

Best dress ever

"I got so many compliments wearing this dress most comfortable and beautiful looking dress"

Lidia (5/5)

Love it

"The fabric was so soft and the dress was really comfortable to wear. It's the perfect dress for summer."

Joyce C. (5/5)

Tie on waist.

"Hello, thank you for my Nora Min. The dress is just how I imagined. Although I have a question as to whether it used to have or is missing the tie around the waist to enable it to be drawn in for a more defined waist line?"

Jane M. (4/5)

Love it!

"Love it!"

Jane (5/5)

Luv it.

"Love the dress but I don't want anymore."

Lynette M. (5/5)

Beautiful and comfortable dress

"The dress is really lovely to wear. Comfortable and really well made. I am not very tall and the mini dress is a perfect length - no need to shorten. Will definitely be buying more in the future."

Themi E. (5/5)

Sensual and beautiful

"I counted the days down until my dress arrived on my birthday. I absolutely love how I feel in it- and I received a free dress as well. It’s the perfect summer dress thank you"

Manjit K. (5/5)

Gorgeous - stunning

"I love this dress. I now have the Aquamarine and now the black. Love the lining. I am 163cms and fits perfectly as a dress."

Vicki M. (5/5)

Fallen in Love!! The Nora Mini Dress vs the Kyra Midi

"I have 2 Kyra Midi dresses and after much hesitation going back and forth trying to determine what would be the correct size, ordered the Nora Mini (bust sizing is different). I am 4'11"", 115#, and 36D bust; I'm also 78 yrs, so was initially conflicted whether the DOI dresses would look silly on me. I finally ordered Krya Midi in Small and the bust ""just"" fits. I also had to have them shortened by 5"". In the meantime, I kept looking at the Nora Mini and comparing sizing info between the two styles, esp bust size, wondering how it would look on this old lady! Well, let me tell you, I adore it! I ordered in Small, but probably could have gone with an XS. Absolutely perfect and overall better fit than the Kyra. It also just grazes the bottom of my knees, which I wanted. Please, please continue to offer the Nora Mini, but in additional colors and I will buy!!"

Leslie P. (5/5)

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Our slow fashion garments are handcrafted by artisan communities in India, supporting women's empowerment and preserving ancient textile traditions.

We are a small team however we endeavour to process your order within 1-3 business days. You'll receive a tracking number by email once your order ships.

Delivery Australia International
Standard 3–7 days 5–10 days
Express 1–5 days 2–5 days


You can find our full shipping policy here.

We want you to love your Daughters of India piece. If it's not quite right, we're happy to help — simply return within 30 days and we'll issue a Daughters of India Gift Card for the value of the product, excluding shipping and duties. Your credit is valid for 5 years and can be used on any piece, including new collections.

  • Items must be returned in original condition — unworn, unwashed with tags attached, folded neatly in the Daughters of India tote bag provided.
  • To arrange your return, contact us at hello@daughtersofindia.net. We recommend using a trackable shipping service.
  • Returns are processed within 5–7 business days. Store credit is issued as a Daughters of India Gift Card.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or store credit.

You can find our full returns policy here.

Shipping & Returns

Our slow fashion garments are handcrafted by artisan communities in India, supporting women's empowerment and preserving ancient textile traditions.

We are a small team however we endeavour to process your order within 1-3 business days. You'll receive a tracking number by email once your order ships.

Delivery Australia International
Standard 3–7 days 5–10 days
Express 1–5 days 2–5 days


You can find our full shipping policy here.

We want you to love your Daughters of India piece. If it's not quite right, we're happy to help — simply return within 30 days and we'll issue a Daughters of India Gift Card for the value of the product, excluding shipping and duties. Your credit is valid for 5 years and can be used on any piece, including new collections.

  • Items must be returned in original condition — unworn, unwashed with tags attached, folded neatly in the Daughters of India tote bag provided.
  • To arrange your return, contact us at hello@daughtersofindia.net. We recommend using a trackable shipping service.
  • Returns are processed within 5–7 business days. Store credit is issued as a Daughters of India Gift Card.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or store credit.

You can find our full returns policy here.

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