Hand-Woven Silk Plaid Shirt Burgundy Black Cream

Victorian Early / Crinoline · 1860s · Russian

A mid-19th century Russian shirt constructed from hand-woven silk in a complex plaid pattern featuring burgundy, black, cream, and rust red stripes of varying widths. The garment displays a loose, comfortable fit typical of traditional Russian folk clothing adapted for the Victorian period. The sleeves appear gathered at the cuffs and show fullness through the arm, while the body maintains a straight, unfitted silhouette. The plaid pattern shows precise geometric regularity characteristic of hand-woven textiles, with the intersecting stripes creating a sophisticated color interplay. The shirt's construction appears to follow traditional Russian tailoring methods, with what seems to be a simple neckline treatment and practical button closure system.