COTTON KAFTANS FOR WOMEN
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All Mala cotton kaftans are 100% natural fiber – each has a different weight, feel, and occasion.
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Designed for ease, made to stand out. The Alice Tie-Dye Kaftan features a boat neck, slipover styling, and two pockets in tee-soft jersey cotton. In gray with pink tie dye pattern, each garment is hand tie-dyed, ensuring yours is completely unique. The 52” length offers graceful coverage, and side slits create breathable movement. One size fits most (up to US 3XL). Dress it up with sandals and a cuff or keep it casual with slides.
Slip into simplicity. The Alice in aqua pairs thicker, tee-soft jersey cotton with an airy, relaxed cut for all-day comfort. The boat neckline flatters, the slipover design keeps it fuss-free, and two pockets carry your small essentials. With a 52” length and gentle side slits, it moves easily from home to beach to dinner. One size fits most (to US 3XL).
Make a statement that fits. This Alisa kaftan is the larger version with the classic 31" kaftan width, creating a sleek line, letting the rainbow tie dye pattern with bright aqua, fuchsia, purple and yellow on black take center stage. The jersey cotton feels soft yet substantial, and the precise neckline/hem placement keeps proportions polished. Belt it or wear it loose. Either way, the look is intentional and uniquely yours.
Meet your slip-on-and-exhale dress – now with a bold geometric design. The Alice in black with hand-painted batik geometric design is crafted from 100% fine jersey cotton for a tee-soft feel. A boat neck, easy slipover shape, two pockets, and side slits deliver relaxed movement from beach walks to dinner dates. Each piece is hand tie-dyed, so the pattern is truly one-of-a-kind. One size fits most (up to US 3XL) with a 50” length that drapes without clinging.
Slip into simplicity. The Alice in black pairs thicker, tee-soft jersey cotton with an airy, relaxed cut for all-day comfort. The boat neckline flatters, the slipover design keeps it fuss-free, and two pockets carry your small essentials. With a 50” length and gentle side slits, it moves easily from home to beach to dinner. One size fits most (to US 3XL).
Slip into simplicity. The Alice in black pairs thicker, tee-soft jersey cotton with an airy, relaxed cut for all-day comfort. The boat neckline flatters, the slipover design keeps it fuss-free, and two pockets carry your small essentials. With a 50” length and gentle side slits, it moves easily from home to beach to dinner. One size fits most (to US 3XL).
A hand-painted geometric pattern covers this black jersey kaftan; precise, rhythmic, and entirely done by hand. The lines and shapes sit against the black base like brushwork on a canvas, and because each piece is painted individually, no two are exactly the same. It’s wearable art that still feels like loungewear.
Underneath the paintwork, this is the same Alisa: fine jersey cotton with the soft, lived-in drape of your favorite t-shirt. Petite-proportioned through the bust, waist, and hips to keep the silhouette balanced on smaller frames. V-neckline, two pockets, slipover style. At 50 inches it falls at mid-calf depending on height. Part of Mala’s cozy collection: handmade loungewear for coffee-on-the-couch days and everything low-key.
One size fits US Small through Large. Hand-painted and handmade in Thailand. First wash separately; gentle machine wash, low heat dry.
Two warm earth tones, one fabric. The Lyla in brown and tan brings together plant-derived pigments in an abstract pattern painted by hand onto breathable cotton. The color relationship is warm and grounded — the kind of palette that looks right in every kind of light and reads differently depending on the hour.
The cotton is breathable and softens with every wash, draping loosely over the body in a relaxed silhouette suited to any hour. One size fits most up to US 2XL.
- Bust/ Waist/ Hips 29 in. (Circumference 58 in.)
- Length 50 in.
- V-Neck
- No pockets · No side slits
- Slipover style
- All measurements are flat
Rich and saturated, the Lyla in emerald cotton gauze has the depth of color that turns a simple silhouette into a standout. Hand-dyed in a deep, jewel-toned emerald, the pattern moves across the fabric the way only handwork can — each piece carrying its own subtle variation. The cotton gauze floats as you move, light and naturally breathable.
A note on this fabric: cotton gauze is semi-sheer in natural light. Pair with a swimsuit or slip for effortless beach-to-table wear. One size fits most up to US 2XL.
- Bust/ Waist/ Hips 29 in. (Circumference 58 in.)
- Length 52 in.
- V-Neck
- No pockets · No side slits
- Slipover style
- All measurements are flat
Bold and water-bright, the Lyla in turquoise is a piece you'll reach for every morning of a warm trip. Hand-dyed in a clear, deep turquoise, the color swirls across the fabric in the way that only handwork produces — no two pieces the same. The cotton gauze is light as a breath, naturally breathable, and made for days in the sun.
A note on this fabric: cotton gauze is semi-sheer in natural light. Pair with a swimsuit or slip for effortless beach-to-table wear. One size fits most up to US 2XL.
- Bust/ Waist/ Hips 29 in. (Circumference 58 in.)
- Length 51 in.
- V-Neck
- No pockets · No side slits
- Slipover style
- All measurements are flat
The Lyla in mauve is dyed the old way — using pigments drawn from plants and natural materials, painted directly onto the fabric by artisans whose skill shows in every subtle shift of tone. Because the work is done entirely by hand, each piece carries its own variation: the same pattern, never quite the same result.
The mauve here has that particular quality of natural dye: warm, a little dusty, quietly beautiful — alive in a way that synthetic color isn't. The cotton is breathable and softens with every wash, draping loosely over the body in a relaxed silhouette suited to any hour. One size fits most up to US XL.
- Bust/ Waist/ Hips 28 in. (Circumference 56 in.)
- Length 50 in.
- V-Neck
- No pockets · No side slits
- Slipover style
- All measurements are flat
Clean and grounded, the Lyla in natural tan with hand-dyed stripes is a study in restraint. Plant-derived pigments are applied by hand in a striped pattern across breathable cotton — up close you can see the soft variation that only comes from handwork, each stripe carrying its own subtle warmth. The result is something that feels both deliberate and organic.
The cotton is breathable and softens with every wash, draping loosely over the body in a relaxed silhouette suited to any hour. One size fits most up to US XL.
- Bust/ Waist/ Hips 28 in. (Circumference 56 in.)
- Length 50 in.
- V-Neck
- No pockets · No side slits
- Slipover style
- All measurements are flat
The Lyla in blueberry and cream carries the quiet drama of a natural dye well done. Deep blue drawn from plant pigments sits against cream in an abstract pattern painted by hand onto breathable cotton — where the two tones meet and bleed is where the beauty lives. Because the work is done entirely by hand, each piece carries its own variation: the same pattern, never quite the same result.
The cotton is breathable and softens with every wash, draping loosely over the body in a relaxed silhouette suited to any hour. One size fits most up to US XL.
- Bust/ Waist/ Hips 28 in. (Circumference 56 in.)
- Length 50 in.
- V-Neck
- No pockets · No side slits
- Slipover style
- All measurements are flat
Amina celebrates slow artistry. Skilled painters use natural dyes to create singular blue striped pattern compositions on a flowy, relaxed silhouette. The double gauze cotton falls in soft folds, skimming (never clinging) for effortless elegance. Produced in limited numbers, your piece will be uniquely yours. Style with simple sandals by day, metallics by night. Perfect for your Caribbean cruise, winter getaway, or lounging at home.
Emerald is the cool, saturated green you don't see often in resortwear — closer to bottle glass than to mint or sage. On a tie-dyed cotton it goes from deep to lighter where the dye thinned, which keeps it from looking flat. It's a color that does the work of jewelry: you don't really need much else.
The Olena in Emerald is cut from semi-sheer cotton gauze — a single light layer that lets air move through and dries quickly, which is what makes it work as a beach cover-up, a hot-weather throw-on, or a layer over a slip at home. V-neckline, side slits, and a silhouette that falls loose and away from the body. At 54 inches it falls at ankle length or just above depending on height.
One size fits most up to US 3XL. No pockets, slipover style. First wash separately; gentle machine wash, hang dry preferred.
Sapphire chevron is the graphic one — clean zigzag lines in a deep, saturated blue. The kind of pattern that does the styling for you and reads more put-together than the small-repeat prints in the rest of the line.
The Callie is Mala's petite kaftan — cut narrower than the rest of the range so it reads more like a dress than a traditional kaftan. Made from 100% printed cotton, lightweight and breathable, with a V-neckline, side slits, and a slim silhouette. At 50 inches it lands at ankle on petite frames, a touch higher on taller ones.
One size fits most US XS to M. Slipover style, no pockets. First wash separately; gentle machine wash, hang dry preferred.
The distinctive texture of this kaftan comes from the fabric itself - not printed or applied, but woven directly into the material. This dimensional weaving technique creates visual interest and a unique tactile experience that sets it apart from flat-printed designs. The textured surface catches light beautifully, adding depth and sophistication to the generous silhouette.
Love room to move? Ella’s generous fit glides over curves while the woven stripes in taupe and rose add visual interest you can feel. The relaxed cut skims rather than swallows, creating an easy line that flatters from shoulder to hem. Wear as a resort-wear dress, a breezy beach cover-up, or a bold evening layer.
The distinctive texture of this kaftan comes from the fabric itself - not printed or applied, but woven directly into the material. This dimensional weaving technique creates visual interest and a unique tactile experience that sets it apart from flat-printed designs. The textured surface catches light beautifully, adding depth and sophistication to the generous silhouette.
Olivia keeps the tee-soft feel you love, now with artful tie-dye. In olive and apricot the thicker jersey cotton skims the frame for a flattering, comfortable fit you can wear all day. Subtle variations in the dye make every dress one-of-a-kind. Pair with a macramé tote and flats for daytime or add a belt and metallic accents after dark. From travel days to dinner plans, it’s the effortless statement you’ll reach for on repeat. Available in 51 inch length.
Olivia keeps the tee-soft feel you love, now with artful tie-dye. In black and purple the thicker jersey cotton skims the frame for a flattering, comfortable fit you can wear all day. Subtle variations in the dye make every dress one-of-a-kind. Pair with a macramé tote and flats for daytime or add a belt and metallic accents after dark. From travel days to dinner plans, it’s the effortless statement you’ll reach for on repeat. Available in 51 inch length.
The fabric in this kaftan was made on a loom in the Thai village where Mala's founder grew up. The weavers there have practiced their craft for generations — it was watching them work that first drew her to handmade textiles, and this is a small way of keeping that connection alive. Every piece of hand-woven cotton carries a subtle variation in texture and weight that machine-made fabric simply doesn't have.
The Daria in Indigo Stripe is a floor-length hand-woven cotton kaftan with a deep indigo stripe running through the cloth. V-neckline, side slits, and two pockets — the kind of practical detail that makes a kaftan feel genuinely useful as well as beautiful. At 55 inches it falls to ankle length or just above depending on height.
One size fits most up to US 3XL. Slipover style. First wash separately; gentle machine wash, hang dry preferred.
The distinctive texture of this kaftan comes from the fabric itself - not printed or applied, but woven directly into the material. This dimensional weaving technique creates visual interest and a unique tactile experience that sets it apart from flat-printed designs. The textured surface catches light beautifully, adding depth and sophistication to the generous silhouette.
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NextCotton Kaftan FAQs
FABRIC & FEEL
It depends on the fabric! Most of our kaftans are fully opaque. The ones made in cotton gauze (the Olena, Flora, Evelyn kaftans) are lightweight and semi-sheer – we recommend wearing them over a swimsuit or slip. If you're unsure, check the fabric label in the product details or reach out and we'll advise.
Our Cotton Kaftan Collection uses five fabric types across the range: Double Gauze (ultra-soft, two-layer weave), Cotton Gauze (light, semi-sheer, perfect for beach), Jersey Cotton (stretchy, wrinkle-resistant), Woven Cotton (structured, holds its shape), and French Terry (soft loopback interior – our coziest option). Each product listing names the fabric so you can choose what suits you best.
Never. All our kaftans are 100% natural cotton and get softer with every wash. If anything, you'll love them more in six months than the day they arrive.
Absolutely – that's exactly what they're designed for. Cotton breathes naturally, packs light, and doesn't wrinkle badly in a suitcase. The gauze and double gauze styles are especially popular for beach holidays and tropical climates.
FIT & SIZING
Our kaftans are one size fits most - up to 4XL with the standard width being 34" (68" around). That being said, we do offer a petite collection with slimmer silhouettes and provide custom hemming if the length you want isn't available.
These kaftans are universally flattering on every body and are designed to fit sizes S-4X. Take a look through our reviews and you'll see women of all shapes and sizes feeling confident.
We offer knee-length, midi, and maxi lengths depending on the style. Some of our more popular Mala Kaftans come in multiple lengths from petite to tall. Check out our Size Guide to find the right length for you. We also offer custom hemming.
CARE
Wash for the first time separately and in cold water to prevent color transfer.
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, then hang to dry or tumble dry low. Avoid the dryer if possible — air drying keeps the cotton soft and the colours bright. For cotton gauze styles, a cold gentle wash is especially important to maintain the delicate weave.
Our kaftans are dyed or printed to last. Wash in cold water and avoid harsh detergents to keep colours vibrant wash after wash. If you have a printed style, turning it inside-out before washing helps preserve the print longer.
ORDERS & SHIPPING
We ship from the USA and pack orders the same or next day. Domestic orders typically arrive within 3-5 days. For more info, you can check out our Shipping Page.
We want you to love your kaftan. If something isn't right, please reach out to us within 7 days of receiving your item, and we'll take care of you. Items must be unworn and unwashed. For more info, visit our Returns & Exchanges page.
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