the folklore dress
inspired by traditional folklore costume of Rosemary’s motherland, the folklore dress is infused with the heritage and traditions of croatia. From her empire line band falls a voluminous pleated skirt of intricate cotton hand crochet. She features a cotton voile lining with a delicate hand needlelace trim that needs to be seen and loved. Her wide shoulder straps and bust are inspired by corsetry and feature the same exquisite crochet detail with embroidery accents. She is heavy in weight due to the detail of her lovingly handcrafted material. She is held together with impeccable French seams, but the raw hems on the shoulders and skirt keep her wild and untamed. Invisible zip fastening at centre back. Side seam pockets. She is a dream to wear on her own, or worn over a sheer organza blouse. The perfect wedding dress for an intimate celebration. She feels fresh and feminine.
size guide
• empire line dress • wide shoulder straps • pleated voluminous skirt • cotton voile lining with hand needlelace hem trim • french seams • centre back invisible zip fastening • cotton crochet material • raw edge disheveled finish on shoulder strap, arm holes and hem • corsetry shape bodice
100% cotton hand crochet and embroidery with cotton voile lining and needlelace broderie anglaise trim hem.
this garment is limited. Material may be sourced on PREorder. Please note when choosing her that all material designs vary. which create our one-of-a-kind pieces. A mission that is close to our heart.
• fits true to size
• fitted through bodice to empire waist band and flares towards sweep • heavy-weight cotton • Amelia is size AU 8, 5’10” tall, bust 31.5”, waist 24”, hips 35.5”, and wears size AU8.
how we care for our nevenka friends
each unique nevenka piece is individually hand cut and crafted using the highest quality of natural textiles sourced globally.
they are easy to care for if you follow our instructions
as you will discover, your nevenka piece will soften over time with wear and gentle washing. she will melt to her wearer like second skin and feel just the same.
our signature disheveled raw edges will continue to develop over time, an eclectic detail that makes your nevenka friend uniquely your own.
washing cotton
most of us will hand wash luke warm our nevenka friends or else place them in a garment wash bag in a gentle cycle or on the silk wool hand wash cycle in a front loader wash machine.
washing wool
most of us will hand wash cold our nevenka wool coats or else place them in a garment wash bag on the silk wool hand wash cycle in a front loader wash machine. we recommend not to wash them regularly as they do not need to be over cared for. they mature with age.
to enhance her bohemian sensibility we suggest hanging your nevenka pieces to drip-dry in the shade and giving her a light steam with a quality steamer that allows the organic character of the fabric to remain intact. we do not iron our nevenka pieces but it is up to you if you wish to have a flatter look for your garment. our jackets will require a professional steam and iron to keep the tailoring shape. please iron on the reverse side with a cloth to avoid sheen and over pressing
do not tumble-dry your pieces as this will tear the hand crafted lace, shrink the cotton and hurt our silks. wash your nevenka pieces like you would wash yourself and your hair. be kind and gentle with yourself and your pieces. they will reward you with longevity.
dry-cleaning
all our pieces are dry cleanable – if you wish to have someone else do this for you please use a dry cleaner that is experienced in cleaning for high quality lace and silks
maintenance
the nature of intricate lace means that you may find small threads appearing over time, we recommend weaving them back into the lace rather than trimming them so as not to compromise the integrity of the lace and unraveling and ensures she is an heirloom
fold open weave lace pieces flat in a drawer or shelf. do not hang any loose lace pieces as they will stretch over time. Please keep all your friends hung or folded away from any direct sunlight as the sun will fade colour and discolour white pieces. if this happens to your white friends please use an environmentally friendly whitening detergent.
we offer a repair and alteration service for your nevenka pieces should they need our professional care and attention. get in touch with us so that we can assess each piece for quotation.
cleaning products
sustainability is at the forefront of our ethos, and we highly recommend using an environmentally friendly detergent for delicates when washing your pieces.
we use
sonnet ‘olive laundry liquid for wool and silk’
cold gentle hand wash
wash dark colours separately
do not bleach
do not wring
do not tumble dry
drip dry in shade
warm iron on reverse side
dry cleanable
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