Willow and Stream Gown
Weeping willows grace the banks of a river, their wispy branches dipping down to touch the water. “Willow and Stream” is a one of a kind gown designed for the woman looking for originality, a bit of playfulness and elegance for fantasy, formal and exclusive costume events.
The wearer feels the flowing water and the spirit of the trees swaying gently in the breeze.
The “Willow and Stream” gown is constructed of hand-dyed silk and silk-spandex fabrics. Silk-rayon velvet is the emerald green “grass”. The “tree trunk” is bubble-stretch silk, hand-dyed in earthy rich browns, then textured using stitched spun silk, rayon-cotton chenille, acrylic-cotton chenille and wool-acrylic yarns. The “leaves” are machine embroidered, hand-dyed hues of green – cut and then crocheted with the same yarns into hanging willow “branches”.
The fish tail-shaped “water” skirt and train is hand-dyed aquamarine habotai with organza ruffles. Droplets of blue, green and clear beading in shell, pearl and glass beads simulate the sparkle of light dancing on the water.
The hand-dyed materials and originality of the design give the gown an ethereal and floating effect with the use of different textures and color variations.
An unforgettable experience awaits a special person, becoming one with Nature’s spirit.
The one of a kind gown shown is for sale on Etsy. Size is bust 32-33, waist 26-27, hip 36-37, petite height up to 5’3″. It can also be custom made to fit, please inquire.
Check back soon for pictures of the construction process for this gown.
