Heart of Gold Opera Duster Kimono Robe w/ Sacred Heart

$148.00

The vintage banner proudly displays the motto “friendship, love, and truth”. Includes removeable belt. 100% viscose (derived from plant fibres such as wood and bamboo). Approximate measurements: length 118cm, width 78 cm. Model is 5’9” for reference. 

“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves.”
- Jane Austen

"We love the things we love for what they are.”
- Robert Frost

“Only from the heart can you touch the sky.”
- Rumi

The Poem

The Sparrows
by GennaRose Nethercott

They say a sparrow stole an ember
from the gods to give us fire—
and we know this to be true.
How else did their tails singe red?
How else did we come to sit
here by the hearth, my truest friends,
telling secrets as daylight wanes?
If you asked me for a flame,
I would rob one for you. If you asked me
for a ruby. For a boat. For a loaf of bread.
But of course, you need not ask. We speak
easily enough without speaking.
We sparrows tossing sparks
back and forth between our beaks.
Even when you fly from me, I see you
glowing, far afield. Threads of light stretched
between us like telephone lines. Tightropes.
Pluck the distance like a violin string;
hear it sing our names.

How to Wear

Wrap yourself in beauty & meaning with this dramatic duster — a sweeping statement piece rich with romance, loyalty, and old-world beauty! Let it shine over a simple black slip dress and lace-up boots for a look that feels both timeless and quietly powerful, and add a long pendant or a piece of antique jewelry to complete the story. For everyday magic, pair it with high-waisted jeans, a soft cream blouse, and a worn leather satchel. The rich tones — parchment, coral, gold, and inky black — play beautifully with earthy layers and well-loved textures. It’s the kind of outfit that feels both comfortable and meaningful, like something you’ve always had! And when the evenings turn cooler, layer it with a high-neck knit, velvet trousers, and gold hoops. Whether you're wandering candlelit halls or simply chasing your own muse, this duster moves with grace — and carries the quiet magic of something meant to be kept close to the heart.

Our Muse / Inspiration

The true-hearted, the tender. Women who cherish the ties that bind — friendship, love, and truth — knowing they are truly the richest gifts. Women with a heart of gold.

More Inspo

Swallows have long carried meaning across cultures, but they hold a particularly tender place in maritime lore. In the early 1900s, sailors would often tattoo a single swallow on their shoulder before setting off to sea — a quiet promise to themselves that they would one day return. Upon arriving home safely, they’d add a second swallow, facing the first — a symbol of a completed journey and a heart that found its way back.

Because swallows always return to the same place to nest, they became emblems of loyalty, safe passage, and homecoming. To wear a swallow was to carry a token of hope: that no matter how far you roam, the ones you love will be waiting, and love will always lead you home.

In our Heart of Gold design, two swallows fly toward each other with wings outstretched, joined by a ribbon — a delicate reminder that the ties that bind us are not easily broken. Across time, across distance, across every voyage of the heart — love, truth, and friendship endure.

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