Description
This is a fabulous, unique, handcrafted cloak, made by Carol. This is a medium weight, half circle, unlined, hooded cloak suitable for outdoor wear in Spring/Autumn/mild Winter. It is made in a wterproof fabric - ideal for wet evenings. It is made from and polyester/jersey/pva mix fabric. .There is a hook and eye fastening at the neck concealed beneath a two-button-and-chain fastening which allows the cloak to be worn closed using the hooks, or open (swept back over the shoulders) using the buttons and chain.
This cloak is unisex and designed to fit from about a UK size 10 up to about a UK size 22 (US size 1X).
From front neck to hem, the length is 46 inches (1.17m). From back neck to hem the length is 46 inches (1.17m).
Full washing instructions are provided with each cloak. This particular cloak needs a hand cool wash or cold wash. It can be line dryed and requires no ironing
Symbology
Cloaks and robes are often worn for ritual celebrations. Perhaps this hearkens back to a time when people had to be more secretive and a dark cloak could help conceal your identity as well as keep you warm.