concept
Amelia Douglas

designer / seamstress
Rachel Murphy

The “Eternal Rose” design, made by special request in memory of Amelia’s grandmother, is inspired by Holland’s “Delft” china, with its imagery of tulips and vines, the blue against the white, in combination with traditional Celtic knotwork. Special emphasis is given to the Rose, also in memory of her grandmother.

The main fabric is “Royal” blue metallic silk, and the front bodice and front skirt panels are made of a metallic silver-white brocade. The appliqué and embroidery are in various metallic shades of blue and silver-white, and all of the satin stitching—including the Elvish—is freehand machine work. The dress is accented with Swarovski (genuine Austrian) crystals in Capri Blue and Crystal Aurora Borealis.

The Elvish script is an approximate translation of a cherished line from a song, associated with Amelia’s grandmother. “Eternal Rose” was completed in June of 2005.