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Syrian Hama Raw Silk Dresses

Rare and hard to find traditional textile of Hama. Hand woven then dyed using a geometric design mastered by following the tie-dye method ( pelangi method ). Base of dress ( silk thob) generally black, Henna shades of mahogany, or the rare organic indigo. Circle dot designs are generally dipped in a soft yellow and sometimes a second time in red or left in the base raw silk beige colors. Title of dress in Arabic ثوب القز، مدينه حما، سوريا. Dress is generally a narrow design because of the loom the cloth was woven on. Dresses are drafted and designed with gussets in the shape of triangles that are sewn in at the side seams at the arm hole down to the hem line. Sleeve design always includes 35 cm or longer free flowing festoons that are sewn onto the sleeve to creat dance or Princess like sleeve tails. Traditional modern shoulder seams do not exist as the dress is made of one un interrupted hand loomed cloth folded over to creat shoulder space. Neckline is never cut, interfaced or embroidered until the completed dress is sold to a customer or it is included in a brides dowry.