A finely woven shot dark navy wool suiting that reveals subtle depth and variation as the light moves across its surface

this pocket-sized companion is a handy tool anywhere

It is also a great size for tea kettles and coffee pots

the most common type of dyeing with plants

The smooth weave provides a crisp texture and graceful drape

Tabbed Caraco | Francis Open | 1775 - 1785 shooting A finely woven shot darkThis style of caraco closes in the front with three narrow and evenly spaced overlapping tabs. These tabs are spaced out down the front of the bodice, pinning closed to the wearer's measurements, making the fit quite forgiving. A matching stomacher is included with the jacket, as the remaining space was historically filled with a stomacher or a handkerchief worn over the stays. The back features pleating seen on a number of period examples, including