Sunflower Chic: Introducing the Margot Crochet Poncho
Wrap Yourself in Regal Elegance Inspired by the Garden Marguerite Flower and Queen Margot of France
Description
Poncho with sleeves “Margot” is crocheted in 4 shades of yarn – from beige to bright yellow. The upper part of the poncho is a net, the middle is composed of flower motifs, Garden Marguerite, which is how it got its name at first, and the lower edge repeats the net. Long fringe make it delicate and romantic, while its petite sleeves give it a sense of uniqueness and practicality. Long strings along the neckline, with 2 tassels attached, complete the style of the whole piece.
Size
M/L
Inspiration – French Queen Margot
Findings about historical figures very often can lead us to new ideas that we want to achieve when we create things with our own hands. One of those inspirational ladies was the famous French queen Margaret, better known as Queen Margot.
Margaret of Valois (French: Marguerite, 14 May 1553 – 27 March 1615), popularly known as La Reine Margot, was a French princess of the Valois dynasty who became Queen of Navarre by marriage to Henry III of Navarre and then later Queen of France.
Margaret was the daughter of King Henry II of France and Catherine de’ Medici, and as Queen of Navarre, she played a pacifying role in the stormy relations between her husband and the French monarchy. Shuttling back and forth between the two courts, she endeavoured to lead a happy conjugal life, but her infertility and the political tensions inherent in the civil conflict led to the end of her marriage. Mistreated by a brother, who was quick to take offence, and being rejected by a fickle and opportunistic husband, she chose the path of opposition in 1585. She took the side of the Catholic League and was forced to live in Auvergne in an exile that lasted 20 years. In 1599, she consented to a “royal divorce”, but only after the payment of a generous compensation.
A well-known woman of letters, an enlightened mind as well as an extremely generous patron, she played a considerable part in the cultural life of the court, especially after her return from exile in 1605. She preached the supremacy of platonic love over physical love, and during her imprisonment, she took advantage of the time to write her Memoirs, the first woman to have done so.
She was one of the most fashionable women of her time and influenced many of Europe’s royal courts with her clothing.
“Margo” Poncho is crocheted from blend yarn with up to 20% of wool fibers. The fringe is made from the same material.
- Height from neckline to the end of fringe – 82 cm / 32 in
- Bust width – 55 cm / 21.5 in
- Bust circumference – 110 cm / 43 in
- Sleeve length – 40 cm / 16 in
- Sleeve width – 28 cm / 11 in
- Fringe – 12-13 cm / 4.7-5.1 in
The shawl is packed in a decorative hard box. On the territory of Republic of Serbia the package is sent by Post Express and shipping is free of charge.
€ 65.00
