Handwoven Fetil Habesha Dress: Ethiopian Traditional

Color: see product images
Style: Axum regional kemis with structured tibeb pattern
Embroidery: Hand-stitched Axum-style tibeb pattern
Fabric: Traditional handwoven habesha cloth
Made in: Ethiopia
Ships to: US, Canada, Europe, and worldwide
Artisans: 2–3 skilled artisans per dress
Tailor experience: 20+ years

XS

$285.08

Handwoven Fetil Habesha Dress: Ethiopian Traditional

$285.08

Free shipping to US. Expect delivery in 1 to 4 Weeks for customers in the U.S, Canada, and Europe expect delivery 2-4 weeks

Axum, አክሱም — the name alone carries thousands of years of history. When we design a kemis in the Axum style, we think about that ancient city and the civilization it represents: the stelae, the quiet dignity, the sense that everything there was built to last and to mean something. This is the spirit we carry into our Axum kemis. The tibeb pattern in the Axum style is precise and commanding — structured lines and deliberate detail that reflect the architectural permanence of the region. Every piece is hand-stitched thread by thread by two to three artisans working under the eye of our head tailor, who has over 20 years of experience bringing regional patterns to life. It is made in Ethiopia, from handwoven habesha fabric, and ships directly to you wherever you are. Because this is a custom-made piece, please take your measurements carefully before ordering. Our size guide will walk you through the process. Once the dress arrives, our care guide will help you preserve it for years to come.

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