About dot & hana
Based in a small garden studio in Perthshire, dot&hana is the result of my lifelong love of textiles and clothes. I’m Rachael, and after twenty years running my boutique, Hannah Zakari, I wanted to get back to the tactile joy of designing, sewing and dressmaking, and return to my own roots as a maker.
I spend my time sourcing fabrics that I genuinely love - specialist textiles from Japan that I’ve never really been able to find in the UK, the classic appeal of Liberty florals, and the reliable feel of a soft linen. I let the character of each fabric guide my creative whims, turning it into well-made clothes that balance playful details with a more considered, grown-up shape.
Every single piece of clothing at dot & hana is designed, cut, and sewn by me. By keeping production small and personal, I can ensure that every garment gets the attention it deserves.
dot & hana at The National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Where to find dot&hana clothing
You can find dot&hana clothing in real life at Tea Green markets across Scotland. In 2025 I had stalls at the V&A Dundee, Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow, and the National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, and return to these venues this year. In addition you can also find me at GNCCF markets in Newcastle and Manchester.
You can shop a small selection of ready-to-ship pieces online.
If you’d like to see some pieces from previous dot&hana collections, you can check out my portfolio.
Graphic designer and illustrator, Anke Weckmann created the beautiful dot & hana logo and branding. Anke designed the branding for Hannah Zakari too, so I knew she'd come up with something perfect! The logo is inspired by the word 'hana' which is Japanese for 'flower' or 'blooming', and has a positive meaning in many other languages where it is used.