{"product_id":"aurora-garnet-rouge-hand-dyed-mulberry-silk-maxi-dress","title":"Aurora Garnet Rouge Hand-Dyed Mulberry Silk Maxi Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock and ready to ship.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each dress is handcrafted in Vietnam and held in our UK warehouse. Your order will be dispatched promptly, with confirmation sent by email within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something quietly commanding about garnet — a colour that carries depth rather than volume, warmth rather than noise. The Aurora dress in Garnet Rouge embodies exactly that quality. Woven from a mulberry silk blend and hand-dyed to achieve its deep, jewel-like saturation, it falls from a clean bateau neckline in one long, uninterrupted line to the floor. In still light it reads as rich ruby; as you move, the satin surface shifts between burgundy and bordeaux, catching the light with every step. It requires nothing more than itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach Aurora is handcrafted in Vietnam by artisan makers whose textile traditions span generations — a practice passed from mother to daughter, rooted in patience and an intimate understanding of silk. The fabric is traditionally woven and hand-dyed in small batches, giving the Garnet Rouge its characteristic depth and warmth. The silhouette is deliberately unhurried: the bateau neckline lends quiet poise at the front, while a low open scoop back introduces an unexpected elegance. A concealed back zip ensures a clean, uninterrupted finish. This is slow fashion in its truest sense — made carefully, in limited numbers, to be worn for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWear it to a summer wedding with gold jewellery and a hand-dyed silk shawl draped across one shoulder. Bring it on a Mediterranean trip where it moves effortlessly from an afternoon in the old town to an evening at the harbour. It suits a gallery opening as naturally as a candlelit dinner — any occasion where you want to feel entirely yourself, without appearing to have tried too hard. The hidden side pockets are a quiet act of practical elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aurora is produced in very small quantities, and no two pieces are precisely alike. The tonal variations that arise naturally from the hand-dyeing process are not inconsistencies — they are the quiet marks of something genuinely made by hand. This is a piece to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShell: Mulberry silk blend (80% silk, 20% viscose) — traditionally woven, hand-dyed satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Mulberry silk blend (80% silk, 20% viscose) — smooth and gentle against the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBateau neckline at the front; low open scoop back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcealed centre-back zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden side pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluid, relaxed fit — falls gracefully without clinging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDress length: 135cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel is 168cm (5'6\") and wears UK size 8–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in UK sizes 8, 10, 12, 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-dyed in small batches — slight tonal variation is natural and unique to each piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Vietnam by heritage artisan makers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry clean recommended; gentle hand wash in cool water as alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not tumble dry; hang or lay flat away from direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #E7DECB;margin-top:18px;padding-top:16px;font-family:inherit;color:#2B2622;line-height:1.7;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Free 30-day UK returns \u0026amp; size exchanges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e✓ Ships in our signature gift box — included as standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e✓ Handcrafted in Vietnam, dispatched from our UK warehouse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e✓ As featured in British Vogue, Tatler \u0026amp; Grazia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-style:italic;color:#6B6258;font-size:14px;\"\u003eUnsure of your size? See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-guide\"\u003esize guide\u003c\/a\u003e — our dresses run true to UK sizing, with a relaxed, forgiving fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Silk \u0026 Bears","offers":[{"title":"UK 8","offer_id":57085858546039,"sku":"AURORA-GARNET-UK8","price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 10","offer_id":57085858578807,"sku":"AURORA-GARNET-UK10","price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 12","offer_id":57085858611575,"sku":"AURORA-GARNET-UK12","price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 14","offer_id":57085858644343,"sku":"AURORA-GARNET-UK14","price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6616\/7321\/files\/garnet-red-silk-halter-maxi-dress-model-front-side-001.jpg?v=1778738590","url":"https:\/\/www.silkandbears.com\/products\/aurora-garnet-rouge-hand-dyed-mulberry-silk-maxi-dress","provider":"SilkandBears","version":"1.0","type":"link"}