Shop – Larva – Historical Dressmaking

Larva is larva. Larva is metamorphosis. Larva is masquerade. From caterpillar to butterfly.

Here you can find unusual, handmade pieces. Inspired by Elizabethan and Victorian fashion. Interpreted as a blend of Gothic and Steampunk. Corsets, lingerie, hats and everything else one needs in historic society. And if something is missing: custom sizes are available on request and different materials are also possible.

Asymmetric Semi-Circular Loden (Wool) Cloak

~ 190,00 €

Asymmetric, calf-length semi-circular cloak made from stone grey, heavy loden. Suitable as a travelling or bad weather cloak, as well as an elegant cape.

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Delivery time: ~ 10-20 working days

Currently I do not accept new orders. But I am happy to help if you are looking for sewing advice. You can contact me here: Contact form
Beige Victorian Dress Shirt (Doctor Who)

~ 120,00 €

Victorian dress shirt with standup collar. Also often worn by women as Garibaldi blouse. You may also know that this shirt was also worn by Doctor Who.

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Delivery time: ~ 10-20 working days

Currently I do not accept new orders. But I am happy to help if you are looking for sewing advice. You can contact me here: Contact form
Black & green Victorian Jacket with Velvet and Lace

~ 240,00 €

Elegant Victorian jacket made from black cotton cloth and accentuated at the front and the sleeves with luxurius, shimmering, green cotton velvet. Decorated with fine black lace and closed with a row of decorative little buttons in the front. At the back there is a pleated peplum, so the Victorian jacket can be worn over a skirt with a bustle.

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Delivery time: ~ 10-20 working days

Currently I do not accept new orders. But I am happy to help if you are looking for sewing advice. You can contact me here: Contact form
Black and Blue Oriental Blouse with Lapis Lazuli

~ 109,00 €

Top made from precious patterned brocade, woven with blue metal thread, and decorated with lapis lazuli, ideal for a bellydance or oriental medieval costume.

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Delivery time: ~ 10-20 working days

Currently I do not accept new orders. But I am happy to help if you are looking for sewing advice. You can contact me here: Contact form
Black and Blue Oriental Brocade and Chiffon Skirt

~ 99,00 €

Multilayered voluminous skirt with high slit. Fitting for a bellydance costume or when you want to feel like a medieval oriental princess.

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Delivery time: ~ 10-20 working days

Currently I do not accept new orders. But I am happy to help if you are looking for sewing advice. You can contact me here: Contact form
Black and Blue Oriental Chiffon Coat

~ 69,00 €

Partly transparent short sleeved coat made from black chiffon. Complements a bellydance or oriental medieval costume. Since bellydance tops mostly are bare midriff the coat adds some mystery and warmth.

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Delivery time: ~ 10-20 working days

Currently I do not accept new orders. But I am happy to help if you are looking for sewing advice. You can contact me here: Contact form
Black and Blue Victorian Jacket with Lace

~ 230,00 €

Black and blue victorian jacket for wearing over corset and bustle.

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Delivery time: ~ 10-20 working days

Currently I do not accept new orders. But I am happy to help if you are looking for sewing advice. You can contact me here: Contact form
Black Elizabethan Linen Skirt

~ 139,00 €

Voluminous skirt made from a full circle of linen. It can be worn over almost all crinolines. If you wear it alone it drapes in copious pleats.

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Delivery time: ~ 10-20 working days

Currently I do not accept new orders. But I am happy to help if you are looking for sewing advice. You can contact me here: Contact form
Black Girdle with Peplum and White Lace

~ 109,00 €

Girdle made from loden fabric. Serves with its peplum as an overskirt as well. Thus it provides medieval or elizabethan clothing with elegance and skirts with more volume.

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Delivery time: ~ 10-20 working days

Currently I do not accept new orders. But I am happy to help if you are looking for sewing advice. You can contact me here: Contact form
Black Knee-length Petticoat with Frills

~ 100,00 €

Knee-length petticoat made from two layers of cotton plain weave. Ruches at the bottom for more volume. Suitable for Gothic, Lolita or even traditional costume.

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Delivery time: ~ 10-20 working days

Currently I do not accept new orders. But I am happy to help if you are looking for sewing advice. You can contact me here: Contact form
Black Kokoshnik with Feather Border & Cameo

~ 59,00 €

This black satin kokoshnik is a traditional Russian headdress for festivities. It is decorated with black lace, a marabu feather border and a brooch with cameo. It is also fitting for goth, steampunk or historical outfits.

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Delivery time: ~ 10-20 working days

Currently I do not accept new orders. But I am happy to help if you are looking for sewing advice. You can contact me here: Contact form
Black Linen Elizabethan Corset (Renaissance – Early Baroque)

~ 259,00 €

The Elizabethan corset made from black linen gives the upper body the conical shape desirable at that time. The corset or bodice is suitable for portrayals during the Renaissance or early Baroque (1550-1630).

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Delivery time: ~ 10-20 working days

Currently I do not accept new orders. But I am happy to help if you are looking for sewing advice. You can contact me here: Contact form