Some Google-fu has revealed the following inspiring piece. If I can get something that looks 10% as good as that which was worn by the Holy Roman Emperor, I'll be very pleased.
I'm particularly impressed by the pearl work.
Outlining detail in pearls looks awesome. I may go mad putting that many pearls on however...
Now to develop a design that's slightly less grandiose (and thus potentially achievable!).
Bechtold (the ambitious!)
This is beautiful. Are you going to look at doing the same motif of the lion attacking the camels?
ReplyDeleteAh, well that depends on how my sewing and associated skills develop during the project :)
ReplyDeleteI have the fabric, i have the will, now to try and translate that into garb!