Garment Design/Pattern Draft/Fabrication:  Carol Tate.  Artisanawear is Handmade in the Artisanaworks Studio/Workroom, Texas Hill Country, USA

Description:  This Artisanawear Tunic is Made From Remnants of Black Cotton Twill and Bound in a Geometric Patterned Weave in Antique Gold.  A Slip Over Tunic With Extended Shoulders and Pockets in Each Side Panel. All Fabric has been Pre Washed/Pre Shrunk to Insure no Shrinkage when Hand-Washed.  This “Over-it Wear” is Embellished with Flattened Brass Coil Beads From Africa, Bangles, and Handmade Tassels Along a Band Below the Hip in Back.  These Have all Been Hand-Stitched in Place with Very Strong Thread. One-of-a-Kind, Sustainable, Eco Friendly Fashion Apparel with an Ethnic Clothing Flair.

Content:  100% Cotton Twill Fabric Remnant, Pre-washed, in Black.  Antique Metallic Gold Cotton/Poly Blend for Binding and Pockets. Various Brass Metal Beads, Bangles, and Handmade Tassels Applied Decoration.

Occasion:  Excluding Formal Affairs, This Artisanawear Tunic Goes Anywhere..

Size:  10-12, M:  Bust and Hip to 40”, Length: 29.5” Please Refer to Artisanaworks Apparel Sizing Chart.

Coordinate Suggestions:  This Black Cotton Twill Tunic is Versatile… it Melds with SO Many Colors, and Textures, and can do the “Casual Look” or be Stirred Toward an Ethnic Statement. 

Make it Casual with Black Jeans, Leggings, or a Little Skirt and a Knit T-Top.

Play Up the Ethnic Flavor with Hand Printed or Hand Dyed African Cloth.  Gold Metal and Brass Metal Jewelry a Must.  (See Artisanaworks Gala Fashion Accessories/jewelry)

Sample Snips of Fabric:  Available Upon Request

Price:  $ 355.00

Garment Design/Pattern Draft/Fabrication:  Carol Tate.  Artisanawear Long Tunic Handmade in the Artisanaworks Studio/Workroom, Texas Hill Country, USA

Description:  A One of a Kind, Long, Ankle Length Tunic in Reclaimed Narrow Strip Weave Cloth, Known as Aso Oke, and Hand Woven by  the Yoruba of Nigeria, Africa.  3.5” Wide Strips Woven in Beige and White are Joined Vertically to Form the Fabric for This Garment.  Square Neckline with Extended Shoulders.  Button and Loop Closure Along One Side, Ending at Mid Thigh.  Buttons are Hand Made, Polished Round Slices of Axis Deer Antler. Matching Sash to Belt or Double as Head Scarf.

All Fabric Has Been Pre-Washed to Assure No Shrinkage. Hand or Machine Wash, Cold and Gentle Cycle, Hang to Dry.

Content:  Medium Weight, Tightly Spun and Hand Woven Cotton.  Silver Lurex Threads Interwoven in a Pinstripe. Fine Cotton in Beige Lines the Sash.

Occasion:  Artisanawear for Casual, yet Classy Occasions:  Wear for Leisure,  Entertaining, and as Resort Wear.  Take on That Cruise, Wear as a Cover Up Over Swimwear as You are Served Cocktails Overlooking the Sea, or Wear as Hostess Attire.

Size:  10-12,  M;  Bust to 46”.  Waist to 43”,  Hips to 42”.
Actual Long Tunic Measurements: Bust - 48”, Waist/Hip - 44” ,  Length - 53”, Across
Shoulder - 24.5”.  Sash - 4” x 58”.   Please Refer to Artisanaworks Apparel Sizing Chart.

Coordinate Suggestions:  Wear This Long Artisanawear Over Swimwear, Skinny Tank Top/Shorts.  For a Cool Evening Breeze, Dawn a Pair of Light Colored Mid Calf Leggings.  Sandals of all Persuasions; Shoes:  Mules, Kitten Heels, Wedges. 

Sample Snips of Fabric:  Available Upon Request

Price:  $ 775.00

Garment Design/Pattern Draft/Fabrication:  Carol Tate.  Artisanawear Tunic Top Handmade in the Artisanaworks Studio/Workroom, Texas Hill Country, USA

Description:  Unique Fashion Apparel Tunic Top in Reclaimed Cotton Loop Fabric Which was Originally a New Shag Rug Bath Mat!  A Fun and Whimsical Tunic in a Lapis Blue Colored Shaggy, Looped Pile.  Boat Neckline with Extended Shoulders and Tapered Through Waist.  A Separating Zipper Along One Side Adds Ease in Dressing.  Binding and Lining in Black.  Very Limited Edition Tunic Top.

All Fabric Has Been Pre-Washed to Assure No Shrinkage. Machine Washable on Gentle Cycle, and Tumble Dry on Low for Easy Care.

Content:  All Cotton Woven Shag Rug Fabric Shell.  Lining is a Cotton/Poly Blend.  Heavy Duty Antique Brass Separating Zipper.

Occasion:  Artisanawear for Casual Work or Play.

Size:  10-12,  M;  Bust to 41”.  Waist to 35”,  Hips to 41”. Tunic Top is 27” in Length. Please Refer to Artisanaworks Apparel Sizing Chart.

Coordinate Suggestions: Turtle Neck Long-Sleeved Knit Tops and Sweaters Paired With Slacks, Jeans, or a Skirt.  Nice Worn Beltless or With a Low Slung Hip Belt in Black.

Sample Snips of Fabric:  Available Upon Request

Price:  $ 300.00

Garment Design/Pattern Draft/Fabrication:  Carol Tate.  One-of-a-Kind Apparel from the Artisanaworks Studio/Workroom, Texas Hill Country, USA

Description:  Whimsical Women’s Cape in Pesto-Green, Shrunken Wool Mohair. This Wonderfully Ripple Textured Wool is a Remnant From a Designer Fabric Collection. Velvet Dingle Balls Dance Upon the Collar, While Edges are Detailed in a Scalloped, Vintage Wool Trim. Tabbed, Hook-and-Eye Closure is Concealed by a Large Vintage Button.  Completely Lined in a Curry Yellow Fabric. Green Fashion Apparel, Handmade
Using Fabric Remnants and Vintage Trims.

Content:  100% Shrunken Wool Mohair, Wool Trim, Velvet Trim, Lining Fabric Remnant of Unknown Content, Vintage Plastic Button.

Occasion:  Cut the chill of the day, afternoon or evening with this cape of endless versatility.  Any occasion that warrants light-heartedness, and a touch of the theatrical.

Size:  6-12, S / M;  Please refer to Artisanaworks Apparel Sizing Chart.

Coordinate Suggestions:   Pair this cape with that sleek and skimpy black dress for evening…or combine with a sweater, tall boots, leggings, and a skirt, or try  riding pants, skinny tapered slacks, a wool dress.

Price:  $650.00

Garment Design/Pattern Draft/Fabrication:  Carol Tate.  One-of-a-Kind Green Fashion, Handmade Apparel from the Artisanaworks Studio/Workroom, Texas Hill Country, USA

Description:  Three Crisp Tiers of Gathered Fabric Cascade From a Stand-Up Gathered Neckline.  A Vintage Trim, marked 1917, and Hand-Made Rosette at the Neckline Adds to the Victorian Clothing Flavor of this Cape.  Reclaimed and Recycled From What was Originally a Ladies Petticoat.  Perfect for a Fall Afternoon or Evening Stirred by a Light Breeze, Cloaked in Fog, or Misted by a Light Drizzle.  Hidden Hook-and-Eye Closure at Neck and Mid-Way Down Front. One-of-a-Kind, Green Fashion Apparel in a Charcoal-Black.

Content:    Reclaimed Crisp Cotton Fabric (from a petticoat) With Synthetic Fabric at the Circular Gathered Yoke.  The Lacey, 1917 Vintage Trim is of Unknown Content, but is Probably Rayon or Silk.

Occasion:  Fall Afternoon or Evening Wear   Dressy, Artsy, Theatrical, Victorian Revival Event

Size: 6-16, S / M / L.  Please refer to Artisanaworks Apparel Sizing Chart.

Coordinate Suggestions:  Wear this Lightweight Cape to Add Drama, Mystique, and Victorian Revival to Your Wardrobe.

Price:  $545.00

Garment Design/Pattern Draft/Fabrication:  Carol Tate. Unique, Handmade Womens Apparel Cape from the Artisanaworks Studio/Workroom, Texas Hill Country, USA

Description:  Women’s Black Cape in a Mid-Heavy Weight Designer Wool with a Touch of Cashmere. This One-of a Kind Cape Made from a High-End Designer Fabric Remnant is Detailed in Hand-Ruffled Grosgrain Ribbon Trim.  Included is an Optional Rhinestone Brooch Closure for Evening Wear.  Black Crepe Lining.  Refined, Artsy, and Theatrical Over-It Wear.  Green Fashion with Style and Flair.

Content:  Wool/Cashmere, polyester crepe lining, rhinestone brooch over hook-and-eye closure, cotton/poly grosgrain ribbon.

Occasion:  Gala Event Evening Wear - Winter

Size:  6-12, S / M :  Please refer to Artisanaworks Apparel Sizing Chart.

Coordinate Suggestions:  Wear Over a Variety of Winter Evening Wear.

Price:  $635.00

Garment Design/Pattern Draft/Fabrication: Carol Tate.  Handmade Ladies Clothing from the Artisanaworks Studio/Workroom, Texas Hill Country, USA

Description:  Constructed from Luxury Designer Fabric Remnants, This to the Waist, Artisanawear Women’s Fashion Evening Top or Jacket is Slightly Tapered, Sleeveless, with Extended Shoulder.  Off-center Closure with Corded Button Loops and Vintage Czech Buttons.  Antique Gold Metallic Ruffled Sheer Detail at Closure and Along Waistline.  Completely Lined.  Artsy Dress-up Clothing.  One-of-a-kind Green Fashion Apparel of Reclaimed, Fabric, Pieced in Beautiful Jewel Tones of Purple, Turquoise, Teal, Olive, Gold, Topaz, Emerald.

Content:  Reclaimed, Recycled, Remnant Designer Fabric: Silk, Cotton Velvet, Silk Velvet, Blends, and Silk/Metallic Sheer Trim. (Former “Luxury Pieced Textile #10) Lining: Very Finely Woven Cotton from Japan.  Vintage Faceted Buttons.

Occasion:  Elegant and Refined Evening Wear Jacket or Top for that After-5 Party or that Ritzy Luncheon.

Size:  12-14, M-L; Bust to 38.5”, Waist to 34”   Please refer to Artisanaworks Apparel Sizing Chart.

Coordinate Suggestions:  Top-off that Slim, Tailored Skirt or Pair of Pants in Velvet, Silk, Silk/Hemp Charmeuse, Satins, Silk/Linen, and the Like.  Also Wear as a Sleeveless Jacket over an Evening Dress.  Combine with Jewel Tones Ranging from Icy Blue-Green, Turquoise, and Teal to Lavender/Purples, Topaz, and Emerald…or Contrast with Raspberry or Black.  

Price: $ 595.00

Garment Design/Pattern Draft/Fabrication:  Carol Tate. An Artisanawear Tunic Top Handmade in the Artisanaworks Studio/Workroom, Texas Hill Country, USA

Description:  Unique Fashion Apparel Tunic Top in Looped Cotton Fabric Which is Reclaimed From a New Shag Rug Bath Mat!  A Fun and Whimsical Tunic in Custard Colored Shaggy, Looped Pile.  Boat Neckline with Extended Shoulders and Tapered Through Waist.  A Separating Zipper Along One Side Adds Ease in Dressing.  Completely Lined in Black.  All Fabric Has Been Pre-Washed to Assure No Shrinkage. Very Limited Edition Artisanawear Tunic.  Machine Washable on Gentle Cycle, and Tumble Dry on Low for Easy Care.

Content:  All Cotton Woven Shag Rug Fabric Shell.  Lining is a Cotton Blend.  Heavy Duty Antique Brass Separating Zipper.

Occasion:  Artisanawear for Casual Work or Play.

Size:  6-10, Small;  Bust to 36”.  Waist to 28”,  Hips to 37.5”. Tunic Top is 26” in Length. Please Refer to Artisanaworks Apparel Sizing Chart.

Coordinate Suggestions: Turtle Neck Long-Sleeved Knit Tops and Sweaters Paired With Slacks, Jeans, or a Skirt.  Nice Worn Belt Less or With a Low Slung Hip Belt in Black.

Sample Snips of Fabric:  Available Upon Request

Price:  $ 300.00

Garment Design/Pattern Draft/Fabrication:  Carol Tate.  Green Fashion from the Artisanaworks Studio/Workroom, Texas Hill Country, USA.

Description:  A Playful, Light-Hearted Artisanawear Skirt with Flair.  Fitted from Waist to Hip, then Flaring to a Circular Pin-wheel” of Remnant Lace, Rick-Rack, Ribbon, Vintage Trim, and Frayed Strips of Reclaimed Cotton, Vintage Fabric, and Striped Ticking.  The Skirt is Pre-washed to Encourage the Fray Along the Raw Edges of the Cut Cotton Strips…a Desired Effect for a Rag Doll Attitude.  Fitted Section of Skirt in Finely Woven Japanese Cotton, Pear Green in Color, Self-lined with Zipper. Base Fabric of Lower Circle Skirt in What was Once a Red Tablecloth.  One-of-a-kind and Handmade Green Fashion Apparel.

This Women’s Skirt is Very Versatile, Fit-wise.  As it has no Waistband, it can be Worn at Waistline, or Several Inches Below as a Hip-Hugger.

Content:  Fitted Portion of Skirt is 100% Cotton from Japan.  Lower Skirt Base Fabric is Reclaimed Cotton, Embellished with Cut Strips of Vintage Fabric, Designer Fabrics, also 100% Cotton. Vintage Trims are Mostly Cotton. New Lace Trim Remnants are Polyester, or Poly/Cotton Blend.
                   
Occasion:  A Skirt for a Light-hearted, Playful, or Artsy Event.

Size:  6-8-10, S/M; Waist to 32”, Hips to 38”  Please refer to Artisanaworks Apparel Sizing Chart.

Coordinate Suggestions:  Top-off with a Snug Cotton or Bamboo Knit top with a Touch of Lycra…a Tank, a Tee, a Long-Sleeve.  For Tops Cut Long and Tall, Wear Your Top Out and Over the Skirt with Belt.  Short, Skimpy Tanks and Tees can Expose a Nice Midriff…(if You’ve got one!)… and More if the Skirt is Worn as a Hip-Hugger. Also, One Might Try a Cropped Cotton or Linen Shirt (Crop Top), Collared with Short Sleeves.  Jewelry: BIG, CHUNKY, COLORFUL JEWELRY (see Artisanaworks Necklaces and Bracelets)

Price:  $ 395.00

Garment Design/Pattern Draft/Fabrication:  Carol Tate.  Recycled, Reclaimed, Remnant Skirt from the Artisanaworks Studio/Workroom, Texas Hill Country, USA.

Description:  Muslin Remnant and Recycled Polka Dot Gauze Make An Artisanawear Tattered Skirt Which Begs to Dance the Flamenco.  Rows of Frayed Muslin Strips Encircle a Fitted Upper Skirt to Just Below the Derriere, Creating the Tattered Effect.  Polka Dot Gauze, Lined with Delicate Black Netting, Flares from Below Hipline.

This Off-White and Black Skirt is Self-lined with Zipper. Designed to Wear Slightly Below Waistline.

Artsy, Trendy Clothing.  Green Fashion Delivering Style with Flare.

Content:  Pre-washed, Pre-shrunk Muslin, Reclaimed Polka-dot Gauze Fabric.  All Cotton, Exclusive of Synthetic Black Netting.

Occasion:  A Skirt More for the Mood than the Occasion.  Although Chic in Its Shabbiness, Avoid that Formal Event.

Size:  6-8, Small; Waist to 30, Hip to 37”  Please refer to Artisanaworks Apparel Sizing Chart.

Coordinate Suggestions:  Wear with Coordinating Tiered and Tattered Top, Black or Off-white Tank or Tee, as Suggested for Rag Doll Skirt.  Jewelry: BIG, CHUNKY, JEWELRY  (See Artisanaworks Gala Fashion Accessories/ bracelets)

Price:  $ 375.00 (skirt only)