Xana Blood Dress
DESCRIPTION
A versatile dress inspired by the mythical Xana, the Asturian forest fairy. Its open-back design with adjustable ties gracefully adapts to different body types, naturally enhancing femininity.
The piece is crafted using patchwork, a process that allows us to make the most of the fabric and minimize waste. For this dress, we chose high-quality vegan silk, a material with a subtle sheen and uniquely soft touch that brings lightness and sophistication.
Each dress is consciously handmade in Asturias by women artisans, using locally sourced, low-impact materials. A garment that blends tradition, nature, and respect—designed to accompany you for many years to come.
Material: 100% Cupro
Care: Dry cleaning. Do not bleach. Dry in the shade. Spot clean with a soft, damp cloth.
CARE
Garments: Professional cleaning. Do not use bleach. Dry in the shade. Spot clean with a soft, damp cloth.
Jewelry: Sporadically soak your jewelry in warm soapy water, you can use a soft bristle brush. let dry completely on a cloth.
SIZE & FIT
SHIPMENT TIME (DIFFERS BY BRAND)
Due to the limitations of local materials and the brand's nuanced collaboration with artisans, they have limited stocks and some pieces need to be made to order. We appreciate your patience and understanding <3
Please allow 2 weeks for us to make your piece for you. However, we will ship available stocks within 2-5 business days.
If you would like a piece by a specific date, please email us at hello@avte-bardo.com so we can accommodate your needs.
Store exchanges are welcome unless the piece is custom made to order.
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
An archival image of the women from Asturias harvesting seaweed by the coast. Raxada's collection references many of the textile methodologies created by them.
This project collaborates with female artisans who operate a small local studio on the mountains of Northern Spain. Some of them are even in their 80s and have been making garments since they were young.
Another intention of the project is to explore how to blend different sustainable fabrics such as silk with linen, recycled bamboo, recycled nylon and upcycled antique curtains.
The women, specifically that of Rederas, invented a special technique of knitting fish nets. Many of Raxada's garments are hand-knitted and reference this technique.
Mythological tales share a glimpse of Asturia’s ethos and the wisdom of our ancestors. They draw inspirations from how our ancient legends dress, as a way to connect with their spirits.
