Folklore Bohème Slip Dress
Airy and ethereal, Folklore is our nod to the romance of the Arts and Crafts movement, and the beauty of “non-finito” — art that is a work-in-progress. The printed Bird-of-Peace comes from original embroidery exquisitely hand stitched by Vancouver Island fiber artist Kim Donohoe, who used single-ply thread to capture every detail of the intricate plumage. Inspired by a 19th century embroidery panel found in the British Museum, it is a marvel of craftsmanship. The background panels come from 3 separate works created in 1885 by famed British textile designer and artist William Morris. All 3 are unfinished, and Morris’s original pencil and ink sketch marks can be seen where the designs remain incomplete. We left these in intentionally, to celebrate the profound beauty of the artistic process! The result feels like a fairytale you can wear.
You can also wear it two ways, with the printed Bird-of-Peace on the front of the bodice, or the back — depending on your mood.
Please note: The nature of our soft bamboo/wood viscose means it’s slightly sheer, so we recommend layering it with our Étoile slip (or any other slip you have) when wearing it with bare legs.
100% bamboo/wood viscose. Machine wash gentle or handwash and hang to dry. Iron to finish if needed.
Adjustable straps. Dress measurements: S/M — length 132cm at shortest strap adjustment, 142cm at longest. Width 52cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 54cm (across waist seam). L/XL — 134 cm length at shortest strap adjustment, 144cm at longest. Width 57cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 59 cm (across waist seam). Our redhead model is 5’9”, and is wearing a size S/M and our brunette model is 5’5”, and is wearing a size L/XL for reference.
Airy and ethereal, Folklore is our nod to the romance of the Arts and Crafts movement, and the beauty of “non-finito” — art that is a work-in-progress. The printed Bird-of-Peace comes from original embroidery exquisitely hand stitched by Vancouver Island fiber artist Kim Donohoe, who used single-ply thread to capture every detail of the intricate plumage. Inspired by a 19th century embroidery panel found in the British Museum, it is a marvel of craftsmanship. The background panels come from 3 separate works created in 1885 by famed British textile designer and artist William Morris. All 3 are unfinished, and Morris’s original pencil and ink sketch marks can be seen where the designs remain incomplete. We left these in intentionally, to celebrate the profound beauty of the artistic process! The result feels like a fairytale you can wear.
You can also wear it two ways, with the printed Bird-of-Peace on the front of the bodice, or the back — depending on your mood.
Please note: The nature of our soft bamboo/wood viscose means it’s slightly sheer, so we recommend layering it with our Étoile slip (or any other slip you have) when wearing it with bare legs.
100% bamboo/wood viscose. Machine wash gentle or handwash and hang to dry. Iron to finish if needed.
Adjustable straps. Dress measurements: S/M — length 132cm at shortest strap adjustment, 142cm at longest. Width 52cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 54cm (across waist seam). L/XL — 134 cm length at shortest strap adjustment, 144cm at longest. Width 57cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 59 cm (across waist seam). Our redhead model is 5’9”, and is wearing a size S/M and our brunette model is 5’5”, and is wearing a size L/XL for reference.
Airy and ethereal, Folklore is our nod to the romance of the Arts and Crafts movement, and the beauty of “non-finito” — art that is a work-in-progress. The printed Bird-of-Peace comes from original embroidery exquisitely hand stitched by Vancouver Island fiber artist Kim Donohoe, who used single-ply thread to capture every detail of the intricate plumage. Inspired by a 19th century embroidery panel found in the British Museum, it is a marvel of craftsmanship. The background panels come from 3 separate works created in 1885 by famed British textile designer and artist William Morris. All 3 are unfinished, and Morris’s original pencil and ink sketch marks can be seen where the designs remain incomplete. We left these in intentionally, to celebrate the profound beauty of the artistic process! The result feels like a fairytale you can wear.
You can also wear it two ways, with the printed Bird-of-Peace on the front of the bodice, or the back — depending on your mood.
Please note: The nature of our soft bamboo/wood viscose means it’s slightly sheer, so we recommend layering it with our Étoile slip (or any other slip you have) when wearing it with bare legs.
100% bamboo/wood viscose. Machine wash gentle or handwash and hang to dry. Iron to finish if needed.
Adjustable straps. Dress measurements: S/M — length 132cm at shortest strap adjustment, 142cm at longest. Width 52cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 54cm (across waist seam). L/XL — 134 cm length at shortest strap adjustment, 144cm at longest. Width 57cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 59 cm (across waist seam). Our redhead model is 5’9”, and is wearing a size S/M and our brunette model is 5’5”, and is wearing a size L/XL for reference.
“Work with love. Weave the cloth with threads drawn from your heart.”
- Khalil Gibran
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.”
- Marcus Aurelius
“This sky. This sky where we live is no place to lose your wings so love, love, love.”
- Hafiz
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Stepping out in this airy, artful dress will make you feel like dancing! The fresh and earthy palette of parchment, cinnamon, and green are easy to mix in with your existing wardrobe. Add a cropped linen sweater, market bag, and sandals for an easy everyday look, or pair it with the matching duster and a belt for a romantic outfit that will wow. We also love this dress worn with the matching scarf tossed over one shoulder — so chic :)
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The creative, the maker. Women who weave their vision and love to create a life of beauty for themselves and everyone around them. Women who make something new.
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Kim Donohoe is a self-taught painter, potter, and embroidery artist from Vancouver Island. Of her work she says, “The theme that carries through all my mediums is joy. The joy of coming up with an idea and seeing it come to reality; of creation, colour, and making things with my hands through slow and mindful practice. The joy of sharing my creations and hoping my art makes a positive impact in the world.”
The embroidered Bird-of-Peace that adorns our Folklore collection was a labour of love. Kim recalls the process of creating this intricate work:
“When Danielle asked me if I could recreate an antique embroidery of a dove from a photograph, I was intimidated — it looked like a painting! I began with the bird’s eye, which brings the animal life visually, and moved outwards from there. After stitching the branch, I stitched the left wing out to the tail, then the body, and finished with the right wing. With the size of the piece and the single-ply thread I used, it took me about three months to complete this project. I didn’t stitch every single day, but other days I’d stitch for hours. Danielle was very patient with me and I really appreciated that. This piece was my bright companion to turn to during the darkening months of fall and winter when I was working on her, so she holds a special place in my heart.”
Discover more of Kim’s delightful work on her website at www.kimdonohoe.ca.
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All day, the weaving work of nests goes on in trees and eaves the artful, tireless circle of eggs and endings. Starling, thrush, wren— busy at the loom by breakfast.
If this morning you pick at the threads of your worry and pace the house, footfalls heavy as knots, never mind. In eaves and trees the red-breasted robin keeps weaving, her tireless heart insisting and insisting: your love will outlive even you.
