Celtic Gowns

Whiteworks Christening Gowns

The Celtic/Irish Christening Gown and hat
$185.00

All of the Celtic christening gowns are made of Irish handkerchief linen from Ulster, Ireland.
Simple straight lines make for a tailored look. An elegant and traditional style for both boys and girls.
The neckline is covered with a linen bias strip and the hem is finished with a small scalloped hem or French lace.
Bonnets are made of the same linen and lace to match the gowns.
Gowns are approximately 36 inches long with a 55 inch circumference at the hem.
All of Whiteworks' gowns close in back with ribbon ties for ease of fit.
Price of $185 includes shipping cost anywhere in the US via priority mail! That's 2 to 3 days.
All embroidery is included in the cost of these Celtic gowns.

Celtic knot crosses on Irish linen

This classic gown is shown above with the knot cross on the chest and matching crosses around the hem. No lace (unless you would like it, no extra charge). Very basic and very elegant. Perfect for a wee boy. Choose the embroidery that suits you...the crosses are merely a suggestion.
The Celtic gown ties in back to fit many babies.

You may also order this gown with the ties in the front! A front closure is traditional in some churches. Just ask.
No extra charge.

The Knots and Shamrock gown:

This Celtic gown features a knot cross on the chest in white thread. Different knots circle the hem of the skirt with 2 shamrocks beneath each knot. Shown with pale green shamrocks. Following is a close up of the skirt: (Also available without the shamrocks, or everything in white thread, with or without lace...all custom sewn.) $185.00

...and the same knots and shamrocks gown with Baby's first and middle name beneath the center cross, as well as the Big Day's date:

(and you can see the bonnet with the cross and shamrocks on the back of it if you like.)
If you prefer puffier sleeves, (a free option), see them on the Ayrshire gown, made of the same linen fabric. They can be finished off in a cuff, or with the ribbon ties.

Frolicking shamrocks gown ($185.00):

The small shamrocks start at the top of the skirt and cascade down the front of the skirt to the embroidered hem. Shown with knots and crossed shamrocks going around the hem, cross in center with baby's name and christening date below.

...and matching bonnet (made for a baby slightly larger than my new-born size baby doll.) If you like all those shamrocks going across the brim be sure to tell me. Choose a design for the back, too.

"The Bridget", one Celtic cross in the center of the skirt with shamrocks going around the hem, in white or light green-your choice:

Fiona:

Colorful embroidered Irish linen christening gown.

The skirt of this linen Celtic gown is embroidered in colorful traditional Celtic motifs, pictured above with red roses (optional) that flank the blue and gold knot cross while a harp, lacy shamrock, claddaugh and thistles (hidden by the fold) go around the hem. A blue Celtic knot cross is on the chest and lace is on the sleeves, bonnet, and hem.

Baby's name could go on the gown for a naming ceremony.

Many different crosses around the hem in white.

The Siobhan (sh'-VON) Here is the center motif design that goes on the skirt:

Siobhan has a Celtic cross in the center, crossed shamrocks beneath the cross, and heirloom leaves on either side. The shamrocks and leaves continue around the hem of the gown. Or you may with to have this whole design repeat (there's room for one more on each side for a total of 3 and possibly something small between them!). $185.00

This center design is much too large for the bodice...perhaps you'd like just the cross and shamrocks?

The basic bodice on all Celtic gowns, you choose a motif for embroidery:

Choose a motif for the bodice.

Back of gown ties with ribbons:

The linen bonnet comes with all linen christening gowns. Please note that the pink and white striped fabric is a cover for the bonnet stand, not a part of the bonnet! Below is a wreath or halo of shamrocks with the two crossed shamrocks beneath.

You may have any motif on the back of the bonnet you choose, these are just some ideas for you.

All of the previous photos show gowns that are very popular, but I urge you to customize and design your gown any way you choose.

See the Celtic Collection! An embroidered slip and blanket are included with your gown and bonnet. $295.00

Any of the Celtic gowns are available for this collection except the Celtic Diamonds gown.

Also available is a 24" long gown, same Irish linen and style, is also available, for $155.00. A simpler design is shown with no lace, a cross and shamrock design on the front of the skirt with 2 trinity knots, one on either side, and Baby's name and date below the cross on the skirt. Matching cross on the chest, short sleeves hemmed in a small scallop stitch.