ARA BEADED MAXI DRESS

Over 1,000 shells and beads, each one stitched by hand over a cotton base. The Ara Dress honours the shell and bead -craft tradition found across coastal West Africa, worked by Kíléntár's artisans into a halter-neck silhouette with an open back cut-out. Available in Regular (62 inches) and Tall (64 inches) lengths. WEIGHT: This dress weighs approximately 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) — the weight of more than 1,000 hand-stitched shells and beads. It hangs and moves with real presence, and is noticeably heavier than it appears in photography. FABRIC CARE: Dry clean only, to protect the shells and Beads. Hang carefully to preserve the embellishments. KEY DETAILS: Primary Fabric: Shells and Beads Embellishment: Over 1,000 hand-stitched shell and bead embellishments. Neckline: Halter with open back cut-out Fit Notes: True to size, designed to flatter across body types. Regular 62 inches, Tall 64 inches Model is wearing: UK 6 / US 2 in Tall length Weight: Approximately 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) Lead time: 2 weeks Available in sizes XS - XL See the full size guide: HERE BEFORE YOU ORDER Is the Ara Beaded Maxi Dress true to size? Yes. The Ara Dress fits true to size, so take your usual size. It comes in Regular (62 inches) and Tall (64 inches) lengths — the model wears a Small in Tall. Check the size guide at kilentar.com/pages/size-chart, and contact hello@kilentar.com if you are between sizes. How heavy is the Rike Fringe Maxi Dress? The dress weighs approximately 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) — over 1,000 shells and beads stitched by hand account for most of that. The weight is part of the design: it anchors the drape and gives the dress its presence. Expect a substantial garment, not a floaty slip dress. Will the shells and beads on the Ara Dress fall off? Each shell and bead is stitched on individually by hand. To keep them secure, dry clean only, hang the dress carefully between wears, and avoid contact with sharp jewellery, zips, or bags that could catch a thread. Treated with that care, the shellwork is made to last. How do I care for the Ara Beaded Maxi Dress? Dry clean only — the shells and beads need professional care, never a machine. Store the dress hanging so the shells and beads are not crushed under other garments. Dress carefully to avoid snagging the hand-stitched threads. How long does it take to make the Ara Beaded Maxi Dress? Each Ara Dress is made to order, with every one of its 1,000-plus shells and beads stitched by hand — please allow 2 weeks before dispatch, plus shipping time. If you have an event deadline, contact us at hello@kilentar.com before ordering to confirm availability.