You know that I can't live without my aprons, especially those in linen or thick cotton, I always wear them at home, not only for cooking, but also for carrying out the thousand household activities.
But I like to always be tidy so the apron has to be nice!!!! That is, it has to be able to be worn even when I invite friends to dinner, for example.
This is why I thought of this wonderful apron, which is almost a dress, to be worn over clothes.
This apron is made of a beautiful heavy vintage linen fabric, hand woven on a loom over a century ago and beautifully preserved. These fabrics are becoming increasingly hard to find, but I was lucky enough to purchase this one at a flea market in the Tuscan countryside.
The cloth from which the apron was made was perfectly preserved and
when I washed it it softened and became even more beautiful, with its evident, irregular and rustic texture. Truly beautiful in its wonderful uniqueness.
A uniqueness characterized not only by the particular fabric, but also by the two wonderful initials, AG, large and embroidered in a beautiful red, in a beautiful font and executed to perfection.
These fabrics were hand-woven on a loom and the various panels, whose width was dictated by the size of the loom, were hand-sewn lengthwise to obtain the desired width. These beautiful hand-sewn stitchings can be seen in various parts of the apron.
The model is typical of Cecibirbona: it features a bodice to which a rich gathered skirt is attached; the front and back are tied with two side bows.
It is worn from above in a very practical way, even without untying the side bows every time. It can also be worn, like all my aprons, in a way to make it more adherent, as you can see in the photos.
It has two comfortable and roomy pockets, which show the original hem of the sheet.
The hems of the skirt and pockets are the original ones of the cloth.
The fit is loose and comfortable, so it can be worn over skirts and trousers, but at the same time it is very graceful and feminine.
One of a kind.
The fabric is a pure ancient linen of over a hundred years. A real treasure.
Small imperfections and small stains testify to the age of this fabric and speak of its past. Appreciate them and love this apron that will tell you about its past.
Hand wash with mild soap or machine wash at 30 degrees on delicate cycle. Do not spin. Do not dry in the sun. Take care of it.
One size fits all. You see it worn by me who is 1.64 m tall.
Ready for delivery.
