Lilac Shanti Tiger Backless Fringe Dress

A statement of intention — with/without embroidery

$525.00

Hand-embroidered over weeks using Aari stitching, Moti Ka Kaam beadwork and Resham threadwork — the hibiscus for resilience, the parakeet for joy.

Size
FitTrue to size — the internal lacing lets you fine-tune the bodice.
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Made for your frame — where it hits
PetiteUnder 5'4" Hits maxi, at the ankle Mid5'4"–5'8" Hits low midi, mid-calf TallOver 5'8" Hits midi, below the knee
★★★★★4.9 from verified buyers
Free lifetime repairs
Easy 30-day returns
As featured in Vogue Sweden · Marie Claire · Grazia · L'Officiel
Description

This empire-waist midi dress is a study in fluidity and presence. Cut from our lustrous Mashru Viscose, a nod to the traditional Indian silk-cotton weave. It drapes like water and moves with grace. Pleats at the center and pintucks at the bust shape the body gently, while a high-low hem cascades into long fringe, creating a rhythm with every step. Rope ties lace the open back, adding softness and strength, adaptability made visible. Fully lined for comfort, this dress carries the Lilac Shanti Tiger print: a Bengal tiger, poised beneath a mango tree, surrounded by drifting butterflies and blooming jasmine. It is not a scene of stillness, but of powerful peace. The lilac ground speaks of quiet strength and transformation, balancing wildness and calm in one breath. A dress for the woman who knows motion is meaning, and beauty, a form of joyful becoming.

  • Luxurious double-face 100% viscose for exceptional drape and structure

  • Empire waist silhouette for timeless femininity

  • Soft center front pleating for dimensional texture

  • High-low A-line skirt for graceful movement

  • Adaptive V-neckline with accommodating pin tucks and hook & eyes for greater coverage

  • Artisanal rope trim with adjustable back-lacing detail

  • Full lining for comfort and structure

  • Dramatic 14-inch fringe hem for bohemian luxury

For the woman who carries, creates, & celebrates.

Fit & Size Details

Tailored bodice lines with a one-shoulder neckline and a corset construction with internal lacing for a customizable fit. Available in XS, S, M and L. Cut petite-aware — true to size for petite and mid frames; tall frames may prefer sizing up for a longer midi fall.

Composition & Care

Mashru-inspired viscose with a corset construction and internal lacing. Hand-embroidered with silk thread and beaded embellishments. Dry clean only. Store on a padded hanger, away from direct sun — embroidery can be retouched under our lifetime repairs promise.

Occasion & Style

Evening, celebration, event-guest and statement wear. One-shoulder, fitted bodice with a flowing skirt. Designed for her, by Ashaki.

Lilac Shanti Tiger Backless Fringe Dress
$525.00

The Hands Behind The Dress

Each Atelier dress is hand-embroidered over weeks using traditional Indian techniques — Aari stitching, Moti Ka Kaam beadwork, Bharai satin fill, Phanda knots and Resham threadwork.

Hand-embroidered hibiscus, macro
The Hibiscus — Resilience

Silk-thread hibiscus worked in Aari stitch and Bharai satin fill, beauty as resilience and power.

Hand-embroidered hibiscus and parakeet on the Maya One-Shoulder Dress, macro
The Parakeet — Joy

Hand-beaded in Moti Ka Kaam with Phanda knots, the parakeet evokes joy and playful freedom.

Beaded sleeve drawcord, macro
The Drawcord — Heritage

Contrast drawcords finished with cultural beaded flowers and Resham threadwork.

From the world of Ashaki — winged horse story still
A word from our founder

Why Maya exists

"I made this dress for the woman who is becoming. The hibiscus is her resilience, the parakeet her joy — and every stitch is placed by hand, by artisans whose craft carries generations. When you wear Maya, you wear that story."
— Fatema, Founder of Ashaki

Complete The Maya Look

The Maya print is a family. Wear the story in full — the collection is made in small batches and restocks are never guaranteed.

What Buyers Say

★★★★★  4.9 average from verified purchases — every review includes the buyer's height, so you can read fit for your frame

★★★★★
The embroidery in person is unreal — people stop me to ask about the parakeet. Worth every dollar.
Amara K. — Verified buyer, 5'7", size S
★★★★★
I'm 5'2" and dresses never fit right. The lacing let me adjust it perfectly — first midi that doesn't swallow me.
Priya R. — Verified buyer, 5'2", size XS
★★★★★
Bought the non-embroidered version for everyday. The fabric is structured but soft, and the lining makes it so comfortable.
Elena M. — Verified buyer, 5'6", size M