The Ayrshire Style Christening gown  $365.00

The Ayrshire christening…a momentous occasion in a wee Scottish baby’s life, bringing him into the lime light amongst friends and family--all wishing him a healthy long life and prosperity.  A time of murmured congratulations, slaps on the back, and the only time a few glasses of wine could be enjoyed by ladies in public!   Where’s the cake!?

This gown is a full 3 feet long, heavily embroidered down the front, traditional “robings” on the sides of the front area streaming from the waist to hem.  It has puffy sleeves, gathered into a cuff, or pulled up with ribbons as shown, a rounded neckline, and the unique bodice! 

Made of imported Irish handkerchief linen this gown best follows christening gown traditions from Scotland. The photo below shows Celtic motifs incorporated in the embroidery:

The Welsh dragon is embroidered on the top, the Celtic knot cross below it, and below the cross is the claddaugh with 3 thistles to the left and the Irish harp to the right, though it appears to be lost in the fold.

 

 A “V”-shaped piece of embroidered fabric, edged in lace coming to a point at the bottom center is the main feature.  As I understand it, this little pointed flap of fabric was traditionally worn outside the skirt for a boy and tucked inside the gown, out of sight, for a girl

You now have both options on one gown! 

Point in.

...and point out.

The top of the 3-foot-long gown closes in back with ribbon ties.

A matching bonnet comes with this gown as well as a personalized slip made of soft cotton batiste.

Please order early!  Expect to see this no sooner than 2 weeks after you've ordered...allow at LEAST one week for embroidery and construction, plus shipping.  This gown has a lot of both!!  I'll let you know when  to expect it when you order, but be aware, this is not an overnight kind of gown.  Thanks so much.

The adorable personalized shoes were purchased from PersonalizationMall.com.
The family's crest was digitized and embroidered on the center of this gown.  A true family heirloom.

Call to order:  440-474-4009  (Eastern time zone)

A related link on Ayrshire embroidery from The Greater Pacific Region.

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Embroidery designs from which to choose for your christening gown.

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The History of Embroidery in America articles.