A fruit-print kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce. Courtesy Sauce
A fruit-print kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce. Courtesy Sauce
A fruit-print kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce. Courtesy Sauce
A fruit-print kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce. Courtesy Sauce

Wearable art: hand-illustrated kaftans from Bonita now at Sauce - in pictures


Panna Munyal
  • English
  • Arabic

Bold colours and unbridled patterns have made their way from Brisbane-born artist Kristian Williams' canvas onto a kaftan collection by Australian label Bonita. The hand-drawn illustrations and hand-sequined patterns add a luxurious twist to the easy, breezy garments, which are available at Sauce stores in the UAE and online.

The collection features a number of cultural references, including a reinterpretation of the evil eye and a portrait of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Vivacious florals, tropical fruits and abstract hearts make an appearance, too.

  • A kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce
    A kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce
  • A Frida Halo-inspired kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce
    A Frida Halo-inspired kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce
  • A fruit-print kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce. Courtesy Sauce
    A fruit-print kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce. Courtesy Sauce
  • A kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce
    A kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce
  • A kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce
    A kaftan from the Bonita collection, created by artist Kristian Williams, available at Sauce

The kaftans are priced from Dh1,500.

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