Thistle Heart Dress
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Thistle Heart Dress

$245.00

An Online Exclusive!!!! (we don't carry this item at shows)

A dress that is perfect to wear just about anywhere! Wear the dress as-is to a Scottish Festival, or add some accessories like a wrap belt, pouches and flower crown for a Renaissance Faire. This dress is amazingly comfortable and easy to wear. A most elegant variation of the traditional kirtle, but with a more tailored fit.  It is a slip-on style with lacing at the lower back for ease of wear and comfort. Available in your choice of colors. Inquire if you need to match a specific color like in a tartan. 

This style makes great bridesmaid dresses, handfasting dress or informal wedding dress. Lighter colors or specific colors for Brides / Bridal parties are also available by Special Order. 

The Thistle embroidery has immense detail in the design work. Because of the amount of green involved with the embroidery, we do not recommend a green for dark purple  fabric color for the dress itself.

Alternate Sleeve Options are shown below.

Length: Comes approx. 54" to 56" in full length as standard.  Longer or shorter lengths are available by choosing the Height option desired. Let us know if you need a specific length. 

Fabric Options:  Currently available only in a machine washable, 100% cotton shirt-weight fabric. Alternately - it can be Special Ordered in a soft, cotton velveteen fabric, polyester Shantung, or rayon fabric for a more formal look. Or a Linen/Cotton blend for a more rustic, home-spun look. Email us for your options. If you'd like fabric samples just drop us an email.  Alternative fabric costs will vary.   Washing care instructions provided with order. 

Pockets Option: There will be a visible stitch line on the front side panel in order to secure the pocket. The pocket will be our standard deep style pocket, large enough to hold a 16 oz water bottle. 

MORE INFO:

  • Other knotwork styles are available. Please view our Marion dress, Keely Dress, or Celtic Lady dress.
  • Chainmaille necklace provided by MardigansMaile.com.
  • Made of 100% cotton and is machine washable. Other fabrics are available by Special Order.  Special Orders -may- result in additional charges. Or you can provide us with fabric, contact us for more details.
  • Sensory issues? Trying to match something? Would you like free color samples of the fabrics? We’d be happy to send you some, just email us your address.
  • Our Size and Fabric Color Charts are here if you need them. Remember, we can always do Custom sizing!!
  • Need Custom Sizing? Just let us know. Most times there is no extra charge for minor adjustments. To ensure a proper fit, please give us your measurements. Click here for our measurement form.  Or give us your bust circumference or bra size, and waist measurement in the Special Instructions. 
  • Our garments are not mass-produced. Each one is handmade to your specifications here in the USA and our quality takes time. This means it will take approx 8 weeks to get your order to you. July through November orders may run 12  weeks due to our show schedule. Occasionally we can manage rush orders or may have items in stock, please contact us before ordering. Thank you for taking this into consideration when placing your order. 

***Color Disclaimer: Please note that due to screen variations, the color you see may not match the garment exactly. We strive to make our website colors as accurate as possible. However, website colors are approximations of the actual colors and dye lots may vary slightly.

Shown below is a Custom Piece with optional hem embroidery and two-color fabric design in Silk Dupioni. Contact us for details regarding these options. When ordering online, you will receive the version, as shown above in the light purple.

SLEEVE OPTIONS: