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Made in limited runs — unworn, tagged online returns accepted within 14 days for exchange or store credit only (no refunds; custom and sale items final; customer pays return shipping).
Each order is packed and shipped Monday through Friday — please allow 7–10 days for your piece to arrive. Domestic and international rates are approximations. Exact rates will be provided at checkout.
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Balu Shirt
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One of One - Please Read Before Purchasing
Every LOVE DOT piece is hand-dyed using Batik and Adire — centuries-old wax-resist techniques rooted in West Africa. Because the dye is often natural and the work is human, color and pattern vary slightly between pieces. Restocks of the same design may carry different depths of color than what's pictured here. Consider it the piece's signature, not a flaw.
The shirt that does everything.
Gallery opening. Rooftop dinner. Sunday brunch with the women who know. The BALU moves through every room the same way you do — dressed up effortlessly, dressed down intentionally, always unmistakably yours.
Made from sheda cotton — an embroidered cloth that's then hand-dyed through Ghana's centuries-old batik process — the BALU carries depth you can feel. The organic pink and green leopard-spot pattern isn't printed. It's drawn in wax and dye by artisan hands in Accra, which means no two shirts are ever alike.
One size. Every body. Zero compromise.
- Handcrafted Ghanaian sheda cotton — embroidered, then batik-dyed
- Organic pink and green leopard-spot wax-print pattern
- Dramatic gathered 3/4 balloon sleeves
- V-neckline, relaxed waist-length cut
- One size fits most
- Styled up or down — office, events, travel, everyday luxury
- Handmade in Accra, Ghana — each piece one of a kind
100% Ghanaian Cotton
We carefully consider the impact on the environment and select natural materials that are easily broken down, avoiding the use of synthetics where possible, only using them when the integrity of the garment requires it.
Cold wash, gentle cycle. Hang dry or Tumble Dry Low. Do not soak, bleach. Cool iron.
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Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
Made in limited runs — unworn, tagged online returns accepted within 14 days for exchange or store credit only (no refunds; custom and sale items final; customer pays return shipping).
Each order is packed and shipped Monday through Friday — please allow 7–10 days for your piece to arrive. Domestic and international rates are approximations. Exact rates will be provided at checkout.
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Design
Our fabrics are handmade in Accra, Ghana and designed to be distinct.
Craftmanship
We lay every stitch and select every bead with pride.
Tradition
We see textile making as an art form imbued by our heritage.
Powered by the African Diaspora
Our supply chain is 100% powered by African small businesses. Cottons sourced from Togo. Fabrics made in Ghana. Semi-precious stones sourced across South Africa.
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