The Nettle Dress (2023)

Woven from tragedy, magic and love.

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Textile artist Allan Brown spends seven years making a dress by hand from foraged stinging nettles, all picked on the South Downs near Brighton. This is ‘hedgerow couture’, the greenest of slow fashion. It’s also his medicine, the way he survives the death of his wife that left him and his four children bereft.

Director: Dylan Howitt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 68 min
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Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nettle Dress about?
Textile artist Allan Brown spends seven years making a dress by hand from foraged stinging nettles, all picked on the South Downs near Brighton. This is ‘hedgerow couture’, the greenest of slow fashion. It’s also his medicine, the way he survives the death of his wife that left him and his four children bereft.
Who directed The Nettle Dress?
The Nettle Dress was directed by Dylan Howitt.
How long is The Nettle Dress?
The Nettle Dress has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
What genre is The Nettle Dress?
The Nettle Dress is a Documentary film.
Where was The Nettle Dress produced?
The Nettle Dress was produced in United Kingdom.