SABINA SAVAGE - DANCING DELPHINUS POET SLEEVE BLOUSE

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The Poet-Sleeve Blouse is made from sand-washed silk crepe Marocain. This flattering silk has a thick and buttery feel with a dusky, matte finish. The blouse has an oversized fit, a longline hem, and real shell buttons. It has loose, billowing sleeves with a fitted cuff, a mock-neck collar and a hidden button placket. The blouse is French seamed throughout.

This design is based around ancient Greek art, pottery, poetry and literature. The back of the blouse features a shining, leaping dolphin, representing Delphinus, the selfless saviour of Arion, a character of ancient Greek myth. Delphinus wears a string of golden stars and carries with him a Kithara, the stringed musical instrument of the poet. Below Delphinus is depicted a wooden trireme, an ancient Greek seafaring vessel, inspired by those described in the Homeric epic, The Iliad. Below the ship appear the eyes of Pallas Athene watching over sweet Delphinus, fallen from a statue in her honour. The central feature is surrounded by an arc of nautical details; from shells and iridescent flying fish, to sculpted vessels and vases, all crowned by a shimmering octopus. The assortment of ocean treasures is echoed around the body of the design, bordered by a detailed design inspired by ancient Greek vase painters. Ocean-inspired coins from various towns in ancient Greece line the hem and cuffs of this blouse, while the collar features a design of cowrie shells.

100% Silk Heavy Sandwashed Crepe Morocain
Placement print
French seamed
Made in London
Dry clean only