This dress feels amazing and love that I can buy clothes ethically made
Nora Mini DressNoir
A$2494.8 · 83 reviews
Hand block printed in India
100% Cotton
As seen on you
Celebrating our slow fashion ethos, Nora is an ode to the art of handmade. Beginning with four wood blocks intricately hand-carved to create two traditional floral designs, skilled artisans then use the blocks to slowly and carefully hand print delicate noir hues with a cacao outline upon the softest cotton voile.
Size & fit
Runs small. Most size up.
Mel is 170cm and wears S.
Fabric & care
100% Cotton.
Hand wash cold, only when needed, and line dry. Each piece may vary slightly in colour, a natural part of making by hand.
Delivery & returns
Orders leave our Northern NSW warehouse within 1 to 3 business days.
Change-of-mind returns are accepted within 30 days of shipment for store credit, as a Daughters of India gift card. Pieces must be unworn, unwashed and with tags attached.
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The making of Noir
Hand block printing is a traditional artisan technique that uses hand-carved wooden blocks to print fabric by hand. Rooted in Indian craft traditions, the process is slow and highly skilled, beginning with carving wooden blocks and carefully preparing the fabric.
How we make our piecesReviews
83 reviews of the Nora Mini Dress in Noir.
Runs small. Most size up.
I feel so pretty in this dress 10/10
Knowing you feel so pretty in your Nora Mini Dress means the world to us. Thank you for your lovely review—10/10 made our day! ✨💛
fave
I have multiple Nora and Kyra dresses, and I have to say, I love that the Nora has a little bit more length than the Kyra, and also has the elastic around the sleeves. It means I can push them up and keep the sleeves from getting in the way when I'm at work. Probably my fave style.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us ~ your continued support truly means the world.Much Love, Daughters of India 💕
Best dress ever
I got so many compliments wearing this dress most comfortable and beautiful looking dress
Thank you for sharing your love with us. We hope you have many magical moments in this special piece. 💫🤍
Love it
The fabric was so soft and the dress was really comfortable to wear. It's the perfect dress for summer.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so happy to hear that you found the fabric soft and the dress comfortable - comfort is always key especially for summer! ☀ We're thrilled it's the perfect fit for the season.Take care lovely, and enjoy your summer in style! 🤍
Love it!
Tie on waist.
Hello, thank you for my Nora Min. The dress is just how I imagined. Although I have a question as to whether it used to have or is missing the tie around the waist to enable it to be drawn in for a more defined waist line?
Luv it.
Love the dress but I don't want anymore.
We're so happy the dress met your expectations! Thank you for sharing.
Love this dress . . . . so much that I've just brought the Primrose one as well. Light and floaty great to wear in summer
We're so glad you found something you love. Thank you for your review! ❤️
Beautiful
Beautiful
Extremely satisfied
We appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your beautiful new piece!
Nora Mini dress
The Nora Mini is a lovely light dress and is the perfect length ☺️
Sensual and beautiful
I counted the days down until my dress arrived on my birthday. I absolutely love how I feel in it- and I received a free dress as well. It’s the perfect summer dress thank you
Beautiful and comfortable dress
The dress is really lovely to wear. Comfortable and really well made. I am not very tall and the mini dress is a perfect length - no need to shorten. Will definitely be buying more in the future.
Perfect
Great experience 😌
Gorgeous - stunning
I love this dress. I now have the Aquamarine and now the black. Love the lining. I am 163cms and fits perfectly as a dress.
Your feedback means the world to us.💗 Thank you for supporting slow fashion! We're thrilled you're loving your beautiful Nora dresses. 💕
Colours
I was a little disappointed with the colour around the middle of the dress on line it looks so much prettier and the colours look more vibrant
Fallen in Love!! The Nora Mini Dress vs the Kyra Midi
I have 2 Kyra Midi dresses and after much hesitation going back and forth trying to determine what would be the correct size, ordered the Nora Mini (bust sizing is different). I am 4'11"", 115#, and 36D bust; I'm also 78 yrs, so was initially conflicted whether the DOI dresses would look silly on me. I finally ordered Krya Midi in Small and the bust ""just"" fits. I also had to have them shortened by 5"". In the meantime, I kept looking at the Nora Mini and comparing sizing info between the two styles, esp bust size, wondering how it would look on this old lady! Well, let me tell you, I adore it! I ordered in Small, but probably could have gone with an XS. Absolutely perfect and overall better fit than the Kyra. It also just grazes the bottom of my knees, which I wanted. Please, please continue to offer the Nora Mini, but in additional colors and I will buy!!
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're thrilled you love the dress! 💜 Your review warms our hearts. Thank you for celebrating slow fashion!
Nora Mini Dress~Noir
Fast delivery. Lovely soft and flowing. Love it being lined. Definitely buying more. 🩷
Best dresses ever
I love the dresses! The material is so comfortable and it arrived quickly.
Your feedback means the world to us! Thank you for sharing your positive experience. 🤍
Amazing dresses
I absolutely love the Nora mini dresses as they are so light and just beautiful to wear. I decided to get the whole 3 colours. Love love love them
Your review warms our hearts! Thank you for supporting us and celebrating slow fashion!Much Love 🤍✨
Nora mini dress Noir
Beautiful for summer
We appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your beautiful new piece!
Nora Mini Noir
I’m so happy to finally get my hands on the Noir colour way! I now have this dress in 3 colours and it’s my absolute favourite DOI design. It’s so flattering and feminine. The mini suits my petite frame and the cut accomodates a large bust.
We’re grateful for your feedback and thrilled you’re happy with your purchase. 💜
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Quality product
The material is so soft and delicate, the print is detailed, i absolutely love this dress! The stitching ♥Be careful not to ruin it by cleaning improperly, you get instructions for that!
Your feedback is a treasure! 💗 Thanks for choosing us and sharing the love! Much appreciated. ✨🤍
Perfect gift
Bought as a gift for a friend. She is very happy!!
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Nora mini dress
Very quickly received and such beautiful quality dress. I’m in love with it.
Wish it could be for 5 sm longer
Great experience, but if you taller than 167 sm be prepare to wear dress with shorts ( it will be like tunic). Overall is the great soft dress.
Hello Lovely Natalia 🧚 , Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback While our designs aim to be inclusive, we understand that each body is unique and may have specific fit preferences.We do offer a detailed sizing chart on every product page where you can compare your measurements to understand our sizing. If you need further assistance with your order or have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@daughtersofindia.net. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're here to help in any way we can. Much Love
Beautiful but short
This was a lot shorter than I expected at the front which is such a shame as I can't wear it and it doesn't go any bigger.
Stunning
Lovely dress
I love how femine I feel in this dress. I will buy the pink version as well. It is so lovely.
Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we're delighted to hear that you're pleased with your dress! 🤩
Nora Midi
I adore this dress, it is light and floaty, perfect length. I am 5’2 and it sits just about the knee on me. I get so many compliments when I wear this dress. It fits beautifully around the bust and flows naturally - I want it in pink too!
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NORA mini
I am proud owner of 5 of your beautifully made dresses, yes ,I had to return one as it didn't suit me, ( colour). Also I returned my free dress ,as it wasn't a good colour, or the correct size. Better to go to someone who will love it. . The return process is super simple ( follow the directions), and follow up email was answered promptly. I often forget that I now live in Western Australia and WA, means "" Wait awhile "" for postage, but every inquiry over the past 12 months was delt with promptly and my Dresses always arrived before my event,or holiday. . This little dress is such a beautiful cut, a little short, but, that being said, awesome as a flowy longer top. . I tuck it on one side into my Jean pocket. I love to wear my cloths over sized, and ever dress I own, is my favourite. I also feel that ""slow fashion"", is a wonderful way to purchase.
Hello Michelle Your feedback warms our hearts💕 Thank you for your feedback and for sharing the love! Much appreciated!Sending our love,Daughters of India xx ✨💝
Absolutely stunning dress! Lovey soft flowy fabric and good fit!
It’s ok
Nice dress but a little too short to be practice. Needs another inch in length.
New style v Kyra!!
Love it and so happy with the colour and the length is perfect for my 160cm Another winner
We're honoured by your positive feedback. It's customers like you that make our work so fulfilling.Much Love 💞
Nora Mini Dress
Beautiful dress very pretty and comfy
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Light and airy dress
Very easy dress to wear. I like to wear shorts with it as it’s hot and windy where I live. I always get a compliment when I wear it.
Your feedback made our day! We're delighted to have exceeded your expectations.much Love💐
Perfect summer dress
Lovely all round dress. Perfect for the Brisbane summer.
Thanks for the wonderful review! Much ❤️
Smaller than expected, rough fabric (not soft)
Casual, cool elegance
Love the dress. So soft, like wearing a cloud. Hangs beautifully and is comfortable beyond belief
Lovely, A big thank you for your wonderful message. We're delighted to have met your expectations.❤️
Love
Comfortable and beautifully made. Soft fabric and cut falls very flatteringly!
HIGH ROTATION
What's not to love perfect length . . floaty style. . and gorgeous print. Only problem I am becoming addicted to your gorgeous products
Hi Beautiful! 💞We're honored to have customers like you. Thanks for the wonderful review!Sending our love,DOI team xx
Too short for bigger busts.
I’ve been coveting this dress for ages and went with the short because I have stairs at my home and didn’t want to be stepping on the length. I was super excited to finally choose and receive confirmation. However after a week or so I had no dispatch/teaching details home through so emailed asking what to expect. I got a very lovely email back that said that my order was delayed, and thanked me for my patience. With no actual information. I emailed again and this time received $50 credit and another apology. I understand delays happen, but communication is GREAT when it’s direct and clear right?So I finally got my order about 3 weeks or so after ordering and was super excited!The dress is pretty, floaty, can definitely be dressed up, or relaxed. But it is far too short to wear without leggings. I’m a 16 with G cups. If you have bigger breasts I highly recommend trying a larger size as the fabric doesn’t accomodate for a bigger bust. That being said. I love this dress. If I could go up a size I would hope it fit better. I had hoped that a small company that goes up to larger sizes would support that with the design, but I suppose it’s a learning curve. I would love to see more variety on the advertising with models representing 16+ and bigger bites as it really makes a difference. Now I eagerly await for the larger size in the longer dress so I can enjoy this glorious fabric!
Honest Review
I purchased the Nora mini dress. I do love it & have worn it. I wish the images showed more of what the actual length of the dress is & how tall the model is. In my personal situation I feel I cannot wear this as a dress, but as a tunic with tights. I am older, not very tall & the mini is mini on me. This may be OK for younger customers but not for older ladies who like a little more coverage. I know the measurements are online but a visual would be very helpful.
Hi Lovely,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We truly appreciate your honesty and want to ensure that all our customers feel confident and comfortable in their purchases. We understand that seeing more visual representation of our garments, especially regarding length, can be incredibly helpful, especially for those who prefer a bit more coverage.Rest assured, your feedback is invaluable to us, and we're continuously working to improve the shopping experience for everyone. We have detailed sizing charts available for all our garments, as well as information about our models' measurements under the size guide and product details tab. We understand that these details might not always provide the full picture, and we're committed to finding ways to enhance our product representations.Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us, and we're here to assist you in any way we can. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or if there's anything else we can do to make your experience even better at hello@daughtersofindia.netThank you again for choosing us, and we hope to have the opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future!Much love,The DOI Team xxx
Gorgeous
Great gift
Bought for a friend as she loved my pink version. Fits great and looks beautiful
Nora
I wore my dress to a party last night it is so comfortable really love the fabric light n cool thank you ❤️
Hello Gorgeous lady! Thank you for sharing your love and phot with us 😍Much love,DOI Team xxx
Perfect
Love this dress. My husband chose it for me and it's one of my faves. Can't go wrong with DOI
We love your love Thank you for taking the time to express it, it means a lot to us
Nora mini dress
Wow, It arrived yesterday and I wore it out to dinner. Sooo comfy, I’ve now just ordered a Kyra midi dress today. I live in cairns and it’s so hot this time of year. It didn’t cling anywhere. So impressed and can’t wait for the next one to arrive.
It's so good to hear you loved it. We hope you enjoy the most out of it and keep shining around with your Daughters dress. Thank you so much for you love and support 🥰