Seamstress Shop Guide

Author: Dar'Jen Ab Owain
Published: September 5 2020 Tar Valon Times Blog

If you are in Tar Valon, and you are in need of a dress, I highly recommend visiting Tamore Alkohima. This prestigious Domani seamstress comes highly recommended, even by Aes Sedai.

When visiting her shop, be prepared for an experience. The store is filled with shelves displaying laces and ribbons, bolts of silks and fine wools of every hue. Dressmaker forms display creations in progress. Her half dozen assistants are garbed in finely sewn examples of styles from their native homes.

During your visit, you will be undressed to your skin and measured by her assistants. Tamore will examine the customer to determine what styles and colors will best compliment the wearer. If Aes Sedai, she will bring hues that will best reflect the Ajah, and still flatter the person. She will provide her opinion. You can negotiate with her, regarding style, color, fabric, and form of embroidery, but be sure to show her a touch of deference. She is very gifted and sought after for a reason. Once decisions are made, an initial garment will be cut and pinned, to be used as a model for the order.

Few come to acquire a full wardrobe in a single visit, but most order more than a solo garment. Do not start your order by asking for the price up front. The cost will be declared after your selections. Be aware that a woolen dress can cost 1 gold crown while a silk dress can cost 10 crowns. A gratuity can be provided to ensure speedy completion of the order, as otherwise, it can take a month or longer to receive the completed garments.

The order can either be delivered to the location of your choice, or can be retained at the store for you to claim. Once you have acquired your order, you will not be disappointed by the skill utilized in dressing you.