Saed News: The photo you see is of one of the most luxurious dresses, now preserved in the Sa'dabad Museum. At the time, an enormous amount was spent on its creation, reflecting how, while the people struggled to make ends meet, the Shah and the Queen were indulging in extravagant luxuries.
According to the historical service of Saed News, quoting the website of the Sa'dabad Complex, this dress is one of the most luxurious and significant garments preserved in the Sa'dabad Cultural and Historical Complex. It is currently on display in the Royal Clothing Museum.
Farah Diba's marriage to Mohammad Reza Pahlavi took place in December 1959. The Shah allocated $500,000 to Farah Diba and her aunt-in-law, Mrs. Qotbi, for wedding expenses, including attire. Specifically, $1 million francs were paid to the Christian Dior fashion house in Paris for the wedding dress. The dress was designed by Yves Saint Laurent, who was working for Dior at the time.
The dress consists of two pieces: a sleeveless gown and a three-quarter-sleeved coat with a relatively long train. Made of silk, the bodice is heavily embroidered with traditional Persian paisley motifs (Boteh Jegheh) using silver threads in an intricate Naqdeh embroidery technique. Other parts of the gown are decorated with scattered gemstone and pearl embroidery, forming five-petaled and eight-petaled floral patterns.
The long coat features the same paisley motifs embroidered with silver threads along the bodice and throughout the edges, complemented by gemstone and pearl embellishments in floral patterns, similar to the gown.
It is worth mentioning that Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Farah Diba’s wedding took place on Yalda Night in 1959 at Golestan Palace—the historical and traditional residence of the Qajar dynasty—in a lavish ceremony.
Flower and candle decorations in the center of the palace.
