SAFFRON SILK DRESS Size:12 Petersham ribbon

Petersham ribbon

at what became the largest publicly attended hanging ever

The 2nd Earl of Rochester

The Bounty collection is inspired by the botanists and explorers of the 18th Century

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SAFFRON SILK DRESS Size:12 Petersham ribbonSaffron was used to dye the garments of women of high status, such as priestesses. Using Saffron as a dye showed a sign of wealth, Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, even more expensive than gold. The devor pattern is reminiscent of the old custom of embellishing fabric with Saffron crocuses as a reminder of the status of the wearer. This dress features a pocket in the pleat, an asymmetrical drape and a tie up waist that you can adapt