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Rike Shell Beaded Top

Rike Shell Beaded Top

Kilentar

£800

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Over 1,000 shells, each one stitched by hand over a satin base. The Rike Top honours the shell-craft tradition found across coastal West Africa, worked by Kíléntár's artisans into a halter-neck silhouette with an open back cut-out and laced up closing for the back. WEIGHT: This dress weighs approximately 2.5 kg (5.6 lbs), the weight of more than 1,000 hand-stitched shells. It noticeably heavier than it appears in photography. FABRIC CARE: Dry clean only, to protect the shells. Hang carefully KEY DETAILS: Primary Fabric: Satin (base fabric) Embellishment: Over 1,000 hand-stitched shell embellis

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