Handpainted Tahitian short tunic – Frangipani pink

A pink ombre effect unique in the collection

This pink ombre beach tunic stands out through its color work. The fuchsia pink starts stronger at the top and softens naturally toward the bottom, creating a gradient effect shaped by the cotton voile and the way the fabric absorbs the dye.

White plumeria flowers are painted over mauve and purple color blocks, giving the design a clean, luminous contrast without making the piece feel overloaded. The colors are applied by brush directly onto the fabric, with no print and no transfer. Each tunic carries small variations in tone, placement and brushwork.

White plumeria flowers rising from the lower part of the tunic

The floral design does not sit in the center like a standard print. It rises from the lower part of the tunic, as if the flowers were growing upward from the hem. The white plumeria petals are wide and open, catching the light against the pink background.

This lower composition gives the tunic a more relaxed, wearable feel. The eye is drawn upward through the flowers and purple accents, while the ombre background keeps the whole piece soft and fluid.

Fuchsia pink from morning light to sunset

The fuchsia pink is bold without feeling harsh. The ombre effect and the natural transparency of the cotton voile soften the color, so it changes easily with the light. In full sun, the tunic looks brighter and more tropical. Later in the day, the pink becomes softer and more evening-friendly.

It pairs naturally with a hand-painted Tahitian pareo when you want a fuller Polynesian beachwear look built around pink, purple and floral tones.

Hand-painted in Moorea by a local textile artisan

Each tunic is made in Moorea by a local textile artisan who handles the cut, sewing and painting. That direct handwork gives the piece its slight irregularities, which are exactly what separate it from a mass-produced beach cover-up.

This piece belongs to Ventanou’s collection of Polynesian clothing, where lightweight fabrics, island-inspired floral motifs and wearable cuts are designed for warm weather and everyday use.

Product details

• Type: women’s Tahitian short tunic
• Cut: poncho-style cut, dropped sleeves, one size
• Material: cotton voile
• Main color: fuchsia pink ombre
• Motif: hand-painted white plumeria flowers with mauve and purple accents
• Made in: designed, sewn and hand-painted by a local artisan in Moorea
• Opacity: light and airy, best worn over swimwear or shorts
• Use: beach, seaside, terrace, resort wear, summer evening

Care instructions

• Machine wash at 30°C maximum
• Use a gentle spin cycle
• Air dry only
• Do not tumble dry