Here are some examples of the types of mantillas (chapel veils) I can make, and some which are currently in stock for sale. They can be made large or small, with or without lace, triangular, or semi-circular.
Folks often wonder whether there is a strict code about which colour to wear, but I think it is very much a matter of personal choice. There is a tendency for young girls and unmarried young women to wear white, and older/married women to wear black, but there are no hard and fast rules, and there's no reason why you can't decide to wear whichever colour suits you best. Some people like to wear black in winter and white in spring - it's up to you! Some ladies like to wear different colours to match the liturgical feasts and seasons - eg. purple for Lent or Advent, blue in honour of Our Blessed Mother, etc. I have also been asked to make several veils in a chocolate brown colour, which look quite lovely. I'm always experimenting with designs, so there will be others on the way! (And see other examples posted on the blog too.)
People frequently request cotton lace mantillas. It is quite hard to find a cotton lace fabric (nigh on impossible) and if it is 100% cotton it will usually be very thick and heavy. (A fine cotton lace would cost far too much per metre for most people's purses!) However, I do try and find laces that have a high cotton content, or use cotton lace edging when I can.
I do make veils for special occasions too, using more expensive lace edging. Just email for prices; don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss what you would like - my email is in the "About Me" section at the top of the side-bar.
Here are some examples of the mantillas I currently have in stock, or can be made up upon request.
The Josephine
Corded lace with a cotton lace edging
£35.00
The Elizabeth
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| Lovely heavy soft and drapey lace - good for winter! £40.00  |
The Eloise
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Luxurious corded lace
with a delicate cotton lace edging
£35.00
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The Margaret
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Delicate lightweight lace with an antique cotton lace edging. £30.00 |
The Antonia
Lightweight lace with a slight sparkle!
£30.00
£30.00
The Lauren
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| Swiss dot, large shawl-type, with Cotton lace edging all round £35.00 |
I have also been asked to make "Infinity Veils" which is a moebius shaped design, worn like a snood. Quite useful for nursing mothers/mothers of young children, as it rests on the shoulders, and is easily pulled back on if it falls off!
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| Patricia is modelling an Infinity Veil - Good for nursing mothers. £25.00 |
The Kathryn
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Soft, white lace with a delicate edging. £30.00 |
The Angela
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Lovely corded lace with a cotton lace edging.
£27.50
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| Triangular, or |
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| Half-moon shaped. (same price) |
The Susan
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Small white lace mantilla. £28.00 |
The Elodie
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| This has an embroidered scalloped edge all round. £35.00 |
The Patricia
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£35.00 |
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Can be made half-moon shape, or triangular as below. |
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| £35.00 This can also be made in ivory (black currently unavailable.)  The Madeleine |
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Cream lace with cottony lace trim. £35.00 |
The Rachel
Gorgeous Raspberry pink corded lace.
£30.00
The Diane
Beautiful, slightly glittery, dusty pink,
corded lace.
£30.00
The Jacqueline
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| Large shawl-like mantilla, cotton lace, in a dark brown. £65.00 |
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| Large shawl-like cream lace mantilla, with cotton lace edging. £45.00 |
The Rebecca
Soft drapey lilac lace with a slight sheen,
and plum cotton lace edging.
£33.00
The Hilary
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Lovely faun cotton Nottingham lace, with brown cotton lace edging £85.00 (This is a unique, one off made from vintage lace.) |
The Lucy
Beautiful pink cotton-rich lace, lovely drape,
with a delicate cotton lace edging.
£45.00
The Agnes
Lovely soft grey lace,
with a blueish dark grey cotton edging
£ 28.00
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| Large mantilla in cotton-rich blue lace. Will have a grey cotton lace edging. £40.00 |
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| Delicate dark teal lace, will have a cotton lace edging. £28.50 |
The Slavie
Infinity Veil in Teal Cotton-Rich lace
£35.00
This lace can be made into mantillas as well.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI recently purchased a Mantilla for my wife for our 2nd wedding anniversary. Zelies Roses delivered not only a BEAUTIFUL mantilla, but absolutely amazing customer service as I had a collection of questions before I made my purchase. I simply cannot say enough about the customer service Elizabeth provided to me - thank you!
I will be making all future purchases of this nature from Zelies Roses and will be recommending them to all of my friends.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI recently purchased Ismene mantilla which is absolutely beautiful. Wonderfully made by an equally lovely crafts woman. Thank you.