NWT Vintage Handwoven Craftcentre Cymru (North Wales) Tapestry Patterned Smock M

About the Craft Cymru Smock: Certification # 028868 • Origin: The item originates from a Welsh craft retailer, Craftcentre Cymru, in North Wales, which is known for selling locally made goods. • Purpose: Smocks like this one were traditionally worn to protect clothing during various activities, including crafting, painting, or other work. The specific style, a wrap-around or half-apron design, was common for such protective wear. • Style and Material: This particular smock features a patterned fabric and a half-apron style, often seen in vintage protective wear for crafts or household tasks. Historical Welsh smocks were typically made from durable materials like pure, new wool, and some featured embroidery. • Significance: Items from Craftcentre Cymru represent a piece of Welsh craft heritage and are often sought after by collectors of vintage textiles and those interested in traditional Welsh crafts. The clothing tag is for garments labeled "Dillad - Clothes," tailored by Welsh women in North Wales using traditional Welsh Tapestry and Flannel. • Origin: The clothes are crafted in North Wales, with the specific location noted as Craftcentre Cymru in Portmadoc, Caernarfonshire, Wales. • Materials: • Tapestry (Tapestri): This refers to a unique double-woven wool cloth, known for being completely reversible with a different pattern on each side. Measurements (flat): Shoulder to shoulder 16.5” Hem 18” Centerline length 27” Brand new with tags. Vintage circa 1960’s