Internationally Inspired Design
The clothing at Kaliyana Artwear is largely inspired by Japanese minimalism. These artistic inspirations lead to simple, sophisticated clothing with flowing lines. The store’s fashions are the work of designer and store owner Jana Kalous, who designs not only the clothes but the textiles used to make them as well. Kalous lives part-time in Indonesia in order to oversee the textile production. However her store is right at home on Ottawa’s fashionable Sussex Drive.

Pretty Patterns for Any Size
Kaliyana Artwear’s lovely and artistic pieces of clothing are flattering to any type of figure given their flowing lines and rich colours. In fact, many pieces are sized as one-size-fits-all. A variety of intriguing fabric patterns are created by traditional dye techniques such as batik and block painting. The pieces can be easily integrated into any wardrobe and can be worn in casual settings or dressed up with jewellery and other accessories for a more formal look. The pieces’ creative details are done with subtle, yet distinctive flair and each piece can be easily personalized by its wearer.

Compelling Collections and Artful Accessories
The clothing at Kaliyana Artwear is produced within collections, making it easy to mix and match. Shoppers may find themselves tempted to purchase many of the coordinating items. And because most of the designs are produced in limited numbers, shoppers are unlikely to see their favourite outfits on other people. The store also sells a wide range of accessories, mainly from Canadian designers. Arche shoes from France are featured as well.