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COTTON KAFTANS FOR WOMEN
All Mala cotton kaftans are 100% natural fiber – each has a different weight, feel, and occasion.
Double Gauze
Lightweight, not sheer
Cotton & Cotton Gauze
Classic and airy
Jersey Cotton
Soft, everyday cozy
Woven Cotton
Textured, structured
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Large blooms on deep purple.
Light, breathable cotton with side slits, a V-neck and an easy slip-on shape. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 55 inches from shoulder to hem.
For hot days and slow evenings.
An open floral on peach.
Light, breathable cotton with side slits, a V-neck and an easy slip-on shape. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 55 inches from shoulder to hem.
European beach holidays and resort mornings.
A tiny dense floral on soft lemon.
Light, breathable cotton with side slits, a V-neck and an easy slip-on shape. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 55 inches from shoulder to hem.
European beach holidays and resort mornings.
Big open roses on true red.
Light, breathable cotton with side slits, a V-neck and an easy slip-on shape. One size fits most up to US 3XL.
Throw it on over swim, or wear it out to dinner.
A dense small floral in crimson.
Light, breathable cotton with side slits, a V-neck and an easy slip-on shape. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 55 inches from shoulder to hem.
For a Caribbean cruise or a week somewhere hot.
A bright chartreuse lime.
Light, breathable cotton with side slits, a V-neck and an easy slip-on shape. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 50 inches from shoulder to hem. Two outer pockets.
European beach holidays and resort mornings.
Pink medallions repeating across white.
Light, breathable cotton with side slits, a V-neck and an easy slip-on shape. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 55 inches from shoulder to hem.
Poolside, boat days, and dinner without changing.
A zigzag chevron in deep mustard.
Light, breathable cotton with side slits, a V-neck and an easy slip-on shape. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 55 inches from shoulder to hem.
The one you reach for when it is too hot to think.
A garden floral on warm teal green.
Light, breathable cotton with side slits, a V-neck and an easy slip-on shape. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 55 inches from shoulder to hem.
For hot days and slow evenings.
A pale stone grey, left plain.
Light, breathable cotton with side slits, a V-neck and an easy slip-on shape. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 50 inches from shoulder to hem.
The one you reach for when it is too hot to think.
The Micro Lattice screen, a fine diagonal diamond grid in cream over stone-washed indigo.
Stone-washed cotton, washed after printing so the pattern sits broken-in rather than crisp. Side slits, V-neck, easy slip-on. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 52 inches from shoulder to hem.
For a Caribbean cruise or a week somewhere hot.
A hand-painted zebra pattern frames the neckline of this black jersey kaftan — graphic, unexpected, and entirely done by hand. The stripes sit right at the V-neck where they catch the eye without overwhelming the rest of the piece. Below the neckline, clean black jersey takes over.
The Alisa is 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 49 inches it falls at mid-calf depending on height. Part of Mala’s cozy collection — a kaftan for mornings at home, coffee runs, and every low-key day.
One size fits US Small through Large. Hand-painted and handmade in Thailand. First wash separately; gentle machine wash, low heat dry.
Two tie-dyed starbursts radiate across black jersey cotto. Part pattern, part happy accident, and entirely unique to this piece. The combination of hand tie-dye and brushwork creates layers of color and texture that a machine could never replicate. Bold without being loud.
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 slow mornings and easy days.
One size fits US Small through Large. Hand-painted, hand tie-dyed, and handmade in Thailand. First wash separately; gentle machine wash, low heat dry.
A hand-painted tiger wraps around the neckline of this black jersey kaftan — a flash of detail right where the eye lands first. The brushwork is bold and loose, done entirely by hand, so each one sits a little differently. The rest of the kaftan stays clean black, letting the neckline do the talking.
The Alisa is fine jersey cotton — the same soft, lived-in feel as your favorite broken-in t-shirt, but in a full-length kaftan. Petite-proportioned through the bust, waist, and hips so the fabric drapes rather than drowns. 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 slow mornings and easy days.
One size fits US Small through Large. Hand-painted and handmade in Thailand. First wash separately; gentle machine wash, low heat dry.
A hand-painted tiger stretches across black jersey cotton — bold, a little wild, and entirely done by hand. No two are identical, which is the point. The black base gives the brushwork room to breathe, and the contrast makes the design feel more like art than print.
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 — a wearable canvas for mornings at home, coffee runs, and every low-key day.
One size fits US Small through Large. Hand-painted and handmade in Thailand. First wash separately; gentle machine wash, low heat dry.
The Echoeye screen, printed as a single cream panel down stone-washed indigo.
Stone-washed cotton, washed after printing so the pattern sits broken-in rather than crisp. Side slits, V-neck, easy slip-on. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 52 inches from shoulder to hem.
The one you reach for when it is too hot to think.
A diamond lattice of stepped geometry printed in ink over stone-washed ecru.
Stone-washed cotton, washed after printing so the pattern sits broken-in rather than crisp. Side slits, V-neck, easy slip-on. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 52 inches from shoulder to hem.
For hot days and slow evenings.
The Crescent screen, big cream arcs printed large down stone-washed indigo.
Stone-washed cotton, washed after printing so the pattern sits broken-in rather than crisp. Side slits, V-neck, easy slip-on. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 52 inches from shoulder to hem.
Throw it on over swim, or wear it out to dinner.
The Fan screen, cream triangular wedges radiating across stone-washed indigo.
Stone-washed cotton, washed after printing so the pattern sits broken-in rather than crisp. Side slits, V-neck, easy slip-on. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 52 inches from shoulder to hem.
European beach holidays and resort mornings.
A simplified take on the Glyph screen, printed in ink and panelled down stone-washed ecru.
Stone-washed cotton, washed after printing so the pattern sits broken-in rather than crisp. Side slits, V-neck, easy slip-on. One size fits most up to US 3XL, measuring 52 inches from shoulder to hem.
Poolside, boat days, and dinner without changing.
Rings of undyed cloth scatter across the surface, each one a soft open circle with the slightly wavering edge that only comes from tying by hand.
Cut from double gauze cotton, a textured cotton muslin that is light and breezy but fully opaque, this kaftan hangs loose and away from the body with a V neckline front and back, side slits and a slipover shape. At 54 inches it sweeps the floor around 5 ft. 5 in. and sits at the ankle around 5 ft. 8 in. Generously wide at 66 inches around, one size up to US 3XL.
The Lyla in cream is the quietest of the natural dye collection — and the most considered. Painted in soft, earthy tones drawn from plant pigments, the abstract marks on cream cotton read like a minimalist composition: deliberate, unhurried. Up close, the hand of the artisan is visible in every measured brush of color.
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.
This is the one you grab for the beach and end up wearing all day. Hand-dyed in a swirl of bubblegum pink and aqua, every Lyla is subtly different — the pattern is the direct result of how the dye moves through the fabric when applied by hand, so no two are exactly alike. Cotton gauze keeps it light: gossamer, breathable, made for warmth and movement.
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 XL.
The Lyla in tan and brown is rooted in the earth. Plant-derived pigments in two warm tones are painted by hand onto breathable cotton, the artisans' work showing in every subtle modulation of color. The result is an abstract pattern that feels less designed than discovered — organic, lived-in, and quietly striking.
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.
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NextFABRIC & 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 30 days of purchase 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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