Not fully costume related, but I would love some ideas from you all. I have
been asked to make my Grandson a Christening Gown :). He will be about 18
months old and it is to be held near a rock pool. For anyone who has seen the
film "Whale Rider", it is this area of NZ!I have been asked to make it
represent his heritage (Maori and Kiwi-Irish). I was thinking about smocking
the yoke with maori patterns evoking the sea and a whales tail (which is the
local motif) and a hem showing the family crests as small repeat motifs like an
embroidered border.I don't attend church and have no idea what is
current/traditional. How much colour is used? Can I use full colour, very muted
tones or is it supposed to be white and cream? As he will be toddling, would a
long jacket over a suit with trousers be a good idea?Many thanks in
advance.Lynlee
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