{"product_id":"french-antique-church-smock","title":"French antique cotton church smock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is my first time encountering one of these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique priest's vestment adorned with lace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a robe that was actually worn by a French priest in a church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, when we think of lace, we think of ornate blouses or dresses, but\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethis piece radiates a uniquely sacred atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you look closely at the lace on the hem, it forms a cross motif,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea simple yet sophisticated and beautiful piece of handmade lace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften, these garments have lace or embroidery on the sleeves,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut this one has no other ornamentation, and I fell in love with that simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Honestly, I liked it so much I hesitated to put it up for sale. Haha)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is difficult to pinpoint the exact era, but church smocks like this seem to have been widely produced from around 1900 to the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is gathered with plenty of pleats,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand it features the intricate handiwork typical of old French garments, with gussets at the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting volume and the way it naturally holds air create a wonderful, airy silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material is not linen, but a soft and light cotton,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith that distinctive crispness unique to vintage French cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince it was originally made to be worn over clothes by a male priest,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think it is quite rare to find one with this length that can be worn like a smock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collar is meant to be tied at the front, but I wear it with the tie in the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is quite open, perhaps due to the abundance of pleats,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eit doesn't feel too revealing and has a healthy, balanced look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a wonderful garment that is antique yet offers so many ways to style it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it doesn't sell, I want to keep it for myself. I love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-enable-history-state=\"true\" data-cart-enable-ajax=\"true\" data-extra-tab-content=\"\" data-show-extra-tab=\"false\" data-image-zoom-type=\"lightbox\" data-section-type=\"product-template\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" id=\"ProductSection\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-enable-history-state=\"true\" data-cart-enable-ajax=\"true\" data-extra-tab-content=\"\" data-show-extra-tab=\"false\" data-image-zoom-type=\"lightbox\" data-section-type=\"product-template\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" id=\"ProductSection\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been washed once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-enable-history-state=\"true\" data-cart-enable-ajax=\"true\" data-extra-tab-content=\"\" data-show-extra-tab=\"false\" data-image-zoom-type=\"lightbox\" data-section-type=\"product-template\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" id=\"ProductSection\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-enable-history-state=\"true\" data-cart-enable-ajax=\"true\" data-extra-tab-content=\"\" data-show-extra-tab=\"false\" data-image-zoom-type=\"lightbox\" data-section-type=\"product-template\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" id=\"ProductSection\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e※送料込み\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \/ Free Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModel height - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eモデル身長\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e167cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaterial - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e素材 Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eサイズ表記なし FREE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasurement on flat - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e平置き実寸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e(cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLength \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e着丈\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 86\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWidth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e身幅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShoulder width \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e肩幅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 69\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSleeve length \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e袖丈\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eコンディション There are two small stains on the left side. The damage is mainly on the lace area. It has been repaired by someone at some point in the past. While not visible from a distance, it can be seen up close. It is inevitably difficult to find delicate lace in perfect condition, but personally, I don't mind it and would still want to wear it! Please check the photos carefully and make your purchase with this understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TOTO.CZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42587690467513,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/3097\/3881\/products\/IMG_23002.jpg?v=1658753753","url":"https:\/\/totocz.com\/en\/products\/french-antique-church-smock","provider":"TOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}