Handblock Printed Kaftans

signature maxi kaftan

'The Dress You'll Fall In Love With Again & Again'

Our Signature Maxi Kaftan has been our bestselling piece for seven years - loved for its effortless ease and free - spirited feel. Made for the bohemian at heart, it’s the throw-on dress you’ll live in, from slow city mornings to sun-soaked beach days.

Wear it loose with sandals for everyday wandering, or cinch it at the waist with it's detachable belt when you want more goddess vibes. Dress it up with heels and bold earrings for sunset dinners or garden gatherings - it moves with you, wherever you’re headed.

Designed to fit sizes S–L with an easy, oversized silhouette, it also comes in different height options and, of course, has pockets (because every dress should have pockets!). Lightweight, packable, and endlessly versatile - this is the one you’ll reach for every summer. Our new collection 'Into The Azul' launches soon.

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"Everything looks so beautiful, the joy print is even prettier in person and I can't wait to wear it. Sooo beautiful."

"I received my order today. The dresses are breathtaking.I love everything you've done so far, but this is really the loveliest of materials and patterns to date. Love at first sight."

"The dress arrived and as usual it's perfect and magnificent! I will wear it all summer long I think. Thank you again!"

Mindful Materials

Our fabrics are at the heart of everything we create. We work closely with our long-standing block print partners in Jaipur, India, sourcing and printing textiles with care, intention, and respect for craft. Alongside this, we explore small-batch collections in loom-woven, naturally dyed, and delicately embroidered fabrics - always chosen for how they feel on your skin. Each piece is finished with handmade tassels from our trusted partner in Hungary, crafted slowly and with care.

Honouring Craft

Over the past seven years, Kafi Folk has had the privilege of working alongside a range of artisan partners - grass weavers in Ghana, block printers in Jaipur, knitters in Himachal Pradesh, loom weavers and natural dyers in both Hungary and India. Through each collaboration, our respect for handmade craft has deepened. It has shown us just how vital it is to preserve these traditions for future generations. Through conscious, collective collaboration, we hope to play a small part in educating and inspiring more thoughtful, ethical ways of producing.

Azo Free Dyes

Our skin is our largest living layer, and what we wear sits with it all day - so we believe it matters deeply what goes into our fabrics. That’s why we are mindful about every dyeing process we choose, prioritising safer, more responsible methods that are gentler on both skin and environment. We prioritise azo-free and natural dyes, softness, and breathability because what you wear should feel as good as it looks.

Made To Order

Our made-to-order process is a conscious choice to create with care and intention. Each piece is only produced once your order is placed online or in small, considered batches. At that point, we begin sourcing your selected fabric and tassels and bring your piece to life just for you. Please allow 3–4 weeks for creation, with your exact shipping date always noted in each product description. This slower, more mindful approach allows us to stay connected to our materials, reduce waste, and honour a more responsible way of producing garments.

Worn By Our Community

'Our clients often tell me that when they wear a Kafi Folk piece, they don’t just feel comfortable - they feel beautiful again. There’s a quiet confidence that returns, a sense of feeling special in their everyday lives. Many have shared that they’re stopped in the street by people simply wanting to tell them how lovely they look. That, to me, is the heart of it: Happy in a Kafi.” - Maxine, Founder of Kafi Folk

New Collection Coming Soon

Handblock Printed Kaftans

'The Dress You'll Fall In Love With Again & Again'

Mindful Materials

Worn By Our Community