Graptos Vest Set
Ancient Greek for “written” or “inscribed.”
Graptos is made entirely from gunmetal-silver handwoven silk, woven by Óasi’s family of weavers in West Bengal, and lined in satin. Embroidered entirely by hand, the vest draws on the tradition of using textiles to tell stories that cannot always be spoken aloud. Dancing around the neckline is an embroidery inspired by the Oxburgh Hangings, a series of tapestries associated with Mary, Queen of Scots, created during her imprisonment. Believed to contain subtle references to her political convictions and personal circumstances, the hangings suggest how needlework became a way for her to communicate beyond the written word. Reinterpreted in metallic zari thread, French knots and glass beads, these motifs bring this tradition into the garment.
Along the asymmetric hem sits the symbol of Florence, the birthplace of Sandro Botticelli, alongside motifs developed by Óasi in response to The Birth of Venus. Together, these details weave different histories into a single piece, treating embroidery as a form of inscription through which women's stories can be preserved across time.
Worn with the Kleis skirt, a fully pleated, high-waisted skirt made from ivory striped silk organza, handwoven by Óasi’s family of weavers in West Bengal. Falling below the knee, its structured silhouette draws on the feminine shapes of 1950s dressing, while the sheer, striped fabric introduces a more complex story. The repeating lines of the weave recall the bars of a cage, returning to the collection’s exploration of the structures that contain women and shape how they are expected to live.
Add a Bandeau in the case that you're uncomfortable with the modesty on the neckline.
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Colourway:
Vest: Gunmetal Silver.
Skirt: Ivory.
Fit:
Vest: Body Skimming. Halter. Asymmetric Hem.
Skirt: High-waisted. Voluminous. Hits below the knee.
Fabric Composition:
Vest: 100% Handwoven Silk. Modal Satin.
Skirt: 100% Handwoven Silk. Modal Satin.
dry clean only.
