Technique and craft
Pelerine
A pelerine is an elegant semicircular cape covering a woman's shoulders. Pelerines are worn over a dress or blouse. Today the most common are fur and down pelerines, which combine…
A pelerine is an elegant semicircular cape covering a woman's shoulders. Pelerines are worn over a dress or blouse. Today the most common are fur and down pelerines, which combine the aesthetics of openwork patterns with the exceptional properties of natural raw materials. Plain or multicoloured, they brilliantly complement an exquisite outfit, giving their owner a unique feeling of warmth and comfort.
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