HANDMADE in HAWAII
Born and raised in San Francisco's Mission District, Ana Castillo moved to Hawai'i island over twenty years ago. Despite her love for the art and music the city could offer, she yearned for a more intentional, slower life. Together with her husband Luis, they realized a shared dream to homestead on an organic farm. They now live in an upcycled, rustic home they designed and built on seven acres in rural Kealakekua bay. . .
Ana wears the two colored silk cotton Kaftan Dress
Ashley wears the Hand dyed organic Indigo Jumpsuits
Above the bustle of town, Ashley Judith Flemino lives with her two daughters in a yurt home on a coffee farm on Hawaii's island. Originally from Minnesota, Ashley arrived to Oahu's North Shore in her early 20s for an adventure and eventually found her way to the wide open spaces of the Big Island. The simple living and easy connection to nature she found on island suit her. . . .
Three block patchwork style handkerchief dress inspired by Madeleine Vionnet's bias cut. The 100% linen fabric is slowly dyed with various local plant dyes, and carefully selected 3 colors and sewn together using the patchwork technique.
This loose, full dress showcases the full spectrum of natural dyes shown in a color block, patch work style design. Deep V-neck and dropped shoulder.
Inspired by the classic painter's coveralls, the fit is loose flowing, relaxed, and comfortable. This jumpsuit is dyed with Avocado bark, pits, and skins a number of times to produce a deeper color. Deep V-neck and dropped shoulder, low crotch for movement.
