The listing, Renaissance-LOTR-STAGE Costume-Handmade-Silk-Beading-COSPLAY has ended.
This is a stage costume which means that it has been designed for stage presence and to be clearly visable by the audience from a distance. Therefore, there are some design differences in how these are constructed. It is completely wearable. But, it will be heavier than normal and it will be a warm costume under strong lights or in heat.
The gown is constructed in 2 parts. The first is the actual gown made from red and black cross-dyed silk dupioni. The crossdying produces an intense, gothic blood/crimson red with a definite shadow of black. The color is beautiful and was VERY striking under stage lights. The gown is completely lined in heavier weight cotton/poly blended drapery lining for support and for durability. Stage costumes take a beating and this one is in very, very good condition considering it was used for the run of the play.
The sleeves are also silk dupioni until you reach above elbow length on the average woman and then they become deep black silk georgette. They are cut angular and have a deep drape. The trim on the sleeves is hand beaded from India in shades of amber, gold and cranberry red with gold bullion weaving. It matches the gold trim on the overbodice. Scattered over the skirt of the gown are many small bead clusters made from AB clear and deep red Swarovski Bicone Beads tipped with clear crystal antique 1920's German made beads. The crystal clusters have been affixed to the skirt with metallic gold thread.
The costume also has a removable over-bodice made from unlined deep black stretch vleour. The overbodice is sleeveless, has a seperating back zipper and is trimmed under the bust with the same bead trim as the sleeves. The neckline, sleeves and bottom edges are finished in black satin. The neckline is trimmed in thin gold braid.
This was designed to be worn by a woman measuring a 35-36ish bust but seams are generous. The bust is the key-seams are princess so they do forgive a lot. Retail value-$900
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