Kimono Robe; Antique French Monogrammed Linen

A long generously cut dressing robe or duster coat in the kimono style, with patch pockets and wide sleeves.  

Constructed from an apparently unused antique off-white/ecru ivory French linen heirloom sheet. Meticulously executed drawn-thread work and hand embroidered daisy garlands linen embellish the sleeve hems. A splendid hand embroidered large ‘G V’ double monogram adorns the back yoke. This would originally have been the individual monograms of the two betrothed people for which this trousseau sheet would have been intended. The pockets feature antique Edwardian linen embroidered appliqués. A medium weight linen with a wonderful drape and handle. A gorgeous texture, cool and comfortable against the skin. The quality of these rare to find antique linens is extraordinary and just gets better the more it is washed. It makes a fabulous house robe, beach cover up, or can be worn just to drift around artistically spreading Good Vibrations. 

Unlined, with enclosed French seam construction throughout for comfort and durability. Hand finished hems and collar. 

The ingredients Please be aware that these unique pieces are created from antique and vintage textiles, which have had a previous life, so consequently there may be the odd very minor smudge or pilling to the surface. These in no way impinge on their beauty, and you can be sure that they do not compromise the integrity of the material. Our textiles are cleaned and checked for flaws prior to making, and we cut around any significant marks.
Any area of actual damage or thinning is repaired with a tiny embroidered patch using a visible mending technique (one of my favourite features!), and this is always clearly mentioned in the description. These should be seen as an enhancement to the garment, and a sign of the textile's previous life and history. 

This is a deliberate choice to fit in with our ethos of creating beautiful garments with minimal impact on the planet.

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Sizing As the fit of all these garments is meant to be loose and fluid it provides a fair bit of flexibility on sizing.

For this particular kimono robe, I have designated it a medium. However the relaxed fit and loose open front style means that it could work very well for a range of sizes. 

I have given the actual garment measurements below so you can ascertain for yourself how it will work with your own measurements. Remember to double these figures to give maximum circumferences, and that these pieces are meant to be loose fitting, so allow a generous amount of room over your particular body measurements

Underarm to underarm, laid flat; 67cms/ 26"  

Waist, laid flat; 67cms/ 26"

Nape to hem; I have left the hem unfinished so you can choose your own length. Just let me know in notes at checkout what your preferred finished length is ( up to a maximum of 143cms/ 56”) and this will be hand sewn for you at no additional charge 

Shown on a UK size 12 tailors dummy  and a size 10 mannequin.

Care; This linen can be machine or hand washed, and should be dried naturally on the line. 

Sustainability Every time a Pavilion Parade order is placed a donation is made via Ecologi to fund the planting of a tree and make a positive net contribution to combatting climate change. The trees are environmentally high value and part of gold standard schemes designed and managed to benefit local communities.

Packaging Garments are dispatched in acid free tissue paper and recyclable cardboard boxes sealed with kraft paper eco tape. These are placed inside pouches for weather protection during transit which are made entirely from an environmentally friendly compostable bio-plastic created from sugar-cane.