Special LADY in RED 50s Pom Pom Vintage Chenille Robe Upcycled Chenille Bathrobe

see more: cottagedivine.com Lady in Red…a unique jewel… This design features intentional, natural color variations & prominent fade to areas of the red cotton fabric, so you’ll want to pass if seeking a consistent colortone. Sample in img #10. It is a longer length robe at 55.5″ to incorporate the original pom pom trim, so is best suited on taller silhouettes. This exquisite red and white robe, sewn from a chenille bedspread popular in the 1940s, is one of the rarer colors among chenille. During the heyday of chenille – the 1940s & 50s – bedspreads were displayed on clotheslines alongside roads and interstates, offering drivers a colorful display of the artistry crafted in chenille bedspreads. Peacock chenille bedspreads were the rage, and many a colorful and splashy chenille peacock caught passerby’s eyes. Eventually, one now-infamous route became known as Peacock Alley. I can just see the beautiful red chenille bedspread used to create this robe flapping in the wind, catching the rays of the sun, showing off its brightness…that’s why, having soaked up the sun, this radiant bedspread has sun-kissed natural fade, just as the rays of the sun hit upon it…it adds a beautiful depth to the robe to create a truly one-of-a-kind design. Called the Lady in Red, with its deep, rich red color that clashes with more dilute shades of red, it represents the passion in a woman – sometimes raging; at other times, less intense, mellow. Both are part of the Divine Feminine Goddess within… “You are a wild priestess with a courageous divine feminine heart and the spirit of wise ancients within. Never let them tame you. Stay free.” – Ara :: s i z i n g :: msmts doubled where needed for convenience Size Type: May fit up to a 1X/XL BUST: 58″ SHOULDERS: 26.5″ (lying flat, straight across) WAIST: 56″ LENGTH: 55.5″ Sleeves: 21.5″ (22.5″ with pom trim included) Lined? No Pockets? 1 front patch Hooded? No FABRIC DOES NOT STRETCH Fabric Weight: Medium plush Standard tie belt included :: c o n d i t i o n :: All chenille garments we offer are true vintage/antique, and will have attributes commensurate with age and use in their previous life. Examples include natural color variations, a missing tuft or two, an old repair, etc. – all items laundered/stored near fragranced products – combined shipping available; overages over $1 refunded