Chanvre Robe; Antique French Hemp patches In a lovely clear sky

In a lovely clear sky blue and white

The underlayer is an opaque soft black cotton

When preparing this beautiful textile I identified two tiny areas of thinning to the silk

Embellishments confirmed as antique filigree lace detail and pale blue silk rosettes

Chanvre Robe; Antique French Hemp patches In a lovely clear skyA long generously cut robe or duster coat with kimono style collar, large patch pockets and wide sleeves. Constructed from an antique French textile, apparently unused and stored away. Two lengths of rustic hand loomed hemp were originally carefully hand stitched together to form a traditional farmhouse bed sheet. Now a weighty robe with a wonderful drape and handle. Cool and comfortable with a lovely uneven nubby texture. A rich natural unbleached