Kashmir dolman

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Description

This is actually a part of a larger project. I had made four ceramic animals and they inspired four different garments. The other three garments are made in other techniques.

This dolman was inspired by a goat. Kashmir hair comes from kashmir goats. Dolmans was popular in the middle of the 19th century, they were sometimes made of kashmir shawls. It's sort of a cape with sleeves. I love the shape of the dolmans, so I wanted one for myself.

Materials

Wool fabric. Kashmir fabric at the edges. Silk and kashmir yarn was used to sew the kashmir fabric to the dolman.

Credits

My boyfriend for inspiring me to make the ceramic animals in the first place.

My mother for helping with the fitting.

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lauriana Ï Posted 26 March 2008 at 9:19 AM
lost wondering what to do next

Wow! I've liked the shape of a dolman ever since I found the garment in my book about 19th century fashion, and I might try and make one myself at some point. Yours however, looks great and I really like your story about it!
Kasia26 Ï Posted 26 March 2008 at 10:00 AM
sewing, knitting, painting, drawing

Very elegant jacket. I like it a lot.
Hanasu Ï Posted 26 March 2008 at 10:51 AM

This is great, I especially like the back, it's very dramatic. Seems like a fun project!
Lilo Ï Posted 27 March 2008 at 12:08 AM

This looks great! Normally i'm not so fond of neither dolman nor capes, but I surely would like to have one like yours.
fashion1 Ï Posted 27 March 2008 at 9:08 AM
busy...

elegant and stylish! great job!
adgentry Ï Posted 27 March 2008 at 10:20 AM
I fixed my serger!!!!

Very beautifully done. Love the shape.
squirrellypoo Ï Posted 27 March 2008 at 10:55 AM
sleepy

absolutely beautiful! awesome topstitching, too.