Burgundian gown silk

An elegant burgundian gown!

This is an elegant burgundian gown in a light silk damask in rich red with a woven  medieval pattern.

Made out of very rare, very expansive silk, light weight -perfect for the summer as light, easy to iron and fully breathable.

Ideal for recreating a high status lady from the second half of the 15th century.

 Features:

* made in spectacular silk damask,  

* lined throughout with silk

* turn back cuffs and collar in silk velvet -  the dress would usually be pinned under the collar, to the kirte underneath, or worn off the shoulders

 * with a train

* main seams by machine, finish by hand

* hem guarded by sturdy linen easy to replace when worn

Accessories not included

 Measurements -

chest up to 45" (114cm),

front length 59" (150cm),

 back width between the shoulder blades - 17" (43cm)

biceps circumference - 15" (35cm), 

Would look best on 8-16 uk size, but please measure carefully - your chest will need to be smaller than 41 ideally, 

 Here worn on a size 12, 5'7" ( 169cm) tall - a reasonable fit.

POSTAGE

 UK buyers, please selected special delivery

Overseas buyers - please select option 3  - the dress will be sent with a courier with full insurance

Please be aware that you will need to cover the custom charges/VAT etc . that your country levvies on imported items.