{"product_id":"one-of-a-kind-skirt-copy-2k-copy-2","title":"ONE OF A KIND — EARLY 1900s CHRISTENING DRESS REWORKED SKIRT XS-S","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"productdescriptionholder\" class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"productdescriptionholder\" class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"productdescriptionholder\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"productdescriptionholder\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something incredibly special about giving an old piece of textile history a new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-of-a-kind skirt has been lovingly reworked from an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal early 1900s christening dress\u003c\/strong\u003e, transforming a beautiful piece of antique clothing into something that can be worn and loved again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is wonderfully old and carries all the little marks and traces of its history. Original stitching remains in places, alongside raw and slightly imperfect edging, delicate aged lace and areas that have been carefully repaired where the original fabric and lace had become fragile over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been washed and lovingly repaired, but \u003cstrong\u003ethis is not a pristine reproduction or a newly made vintage-inspired piece\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is genuinely old, and every imperfection is part of what makes it unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also a couple of small rust marks which have remained after washing. Rather than trying to disguise every trace of its past, I have chosen to embrace them, little reminders of the life this beautiful fabric has already lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReworked slowly and thoughtfully, this is a skirt with a story that simply couldn't be recreated today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA truly one-of-a-kind piece of wearable history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReworked from an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal early 1900s christening dress\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine antique\/vintage fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft off white cotton fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElasticised gathered waistband\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal stitching retained in places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful antique lace and broderie-style detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall areas of age-related wear and repair (rust, stitch and hole repairs as photograpghed)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach imperfection contributes to the history and character of the piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePLEASE NOTE — THIS IS AN ANTIQUE FABRIC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis skirt is made from genuinely old fabric dating to the early 1900s and is not in new or perfect condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been lovingly washed and repaired, however it retains the marks, stitching, wear and imperfections accumulated over more than a century. Some of the lace has become tattered or fragile with age, and there are areas of repair and raw edging. There are also a couple of small rust marks that remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese imperfections are \u003cstrong\u003enot faults with the reworking, \u003c\/strong\u003ethey are part of the original fabric's history and are exactly what makes this piece so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease purchase this piece with an appreciation for antique textiles and their inherent fragility. \u003cstrong\u003eIt should be treated gently and loved as a piece of textile history rather than expected to look or behave like a newly manufactured garment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll measurements taken flat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist (elastic not stretched out) 31cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHip 66cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength 68cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo exchange or refund on Vintage or Reworked pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ANKOA","offers":[{"title":"XS-S","offer_id":46490988314694,"sku":null,"price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/8238\/files\/57A998FF-2DEF-4F60-88AA-45212CBCAA87.jpg?v=1788396684","url":"https:\/\/ankoa.myshopify.com\/products\/one-of-a-kind-skirt-copy-2k-copy-2","provider":"ANKOA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}