Toyon Lace Collar A-line Dress

Dyed with Toyon, Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon is a perennial shrub that grows in the chaparral and oak woodland habitats here in the Santa Monica Mountains. Her distinct serrated leaves and bright red berries make her recognizable throughout this coastal mountain landscape. When it comes to extracting color, toyon can give a variety of hues based on the extraction method. We have been able to use her bark, leaves and berries to get colors of cream, peachy-orange, and various shades of pink. - 100% cotton - lace trim & pleating on square collar - lace trim on armhole - Single pleat down dress center - very small hole near side seam fabric, pictured Best Fit: Medium Chest: 21" Length: 38" Care Instructions: Due to the nature of plant dyes, color may fade over time. In many cases, the fades and color shifts adds to the beauty and history of these garments. Please wash on cold with similar colors. For garments dyed with indigo, wash separately the first two wash cycles as indigo may b