{"product_id":"freddie-mercury-japanese-robe-original-framed-fabric-fragment","title":"Freddie Mercury’s Japanese Robe – Original Framed Fabric Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwn an authentic piece of Freddie Mercury’s personal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exclusive collectable contains an original textile fragment from Freddie’s Japanese cotton robe, once kept at Garden Lodge, his London home. Beautifully presented in an elegant black wooden frame made in the Czech Republic, each collectable features an original 6 × 7 cm textile fragment. An individually numbered authentication label on the reverse of the framed piece documents its provenance and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a reproduction. Not simply inspired by Freddie. An original piece of something he once owned.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artefact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freddie Mercury’s Japanese cotton robe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Lodge, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sotheby’s, \u003cem\u003eFreddie Mercury: A World of His Own\u003c\/em\u003e, 13 September 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuction reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of Lot 2298 – Freddie Mercury’s Nightwear and Gowns, 1980s (Sotheby’s, 2023).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcquired by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomas Hykel for World of Freddie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 399 individually numbered original textile fragments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of fragmentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 September 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Documented and authenticated by World of Freddie, with an individually numbered authentication label affixed to the reverse of the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine original cotton fabric from Freddie Mercury’s Japanese robe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal fabric fragment: 6 × 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited collector’s edition of 399 individually numbered fragments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant black wooden frame made in the Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall frame dimensions: 32 × 23.5 × 3 cm (W × H × D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentication and provenance label affixed to the reverse of the framed collectable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach fragment is unique; fabric pattern and placement may vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity and extreme temperatures to help preserve the original textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged to protect the framed textile during transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched from our warehouse within the European Union within 2 working days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated delivery: 1–2 working days within the Czech Republic and 3–6 working days elsewhere in the EU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping costs and available delivery methods depend on your destination and will be displayed at checkout before payment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational shipping outside the EU: available destinations, shipping methods and costs are shown at checkout before payment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Complaints\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14-day returns:\u003c\/strong\u003e You have 14 days from the date of delivery to withdraw from your purchase without giving a reason, in accordance with applicable consumer law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to return:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the return instructions provided in your order confirmation or the withdrawal form included in your parcel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e For information on return shipping costs and our full return policy, please visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns-complaints\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Complaints page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamaged deliveries:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your item arrives damaged, please contact our customer support team so we can assist you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDispute resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eligible consumer disputes may be referred to the Czech Trade Inspection Authority at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/adr.coi.cz\/\"\u003eadr.coi.cz\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Story Behind: Freddie’s Love for Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreddie Mercury’s love of Japan went far beyond its music and culture. He was fascinated by Japanese art, craftsmanship and design, collecting everything from exquisite artworks to traditional clothing and textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis passion was reflected throughout Garden Lodge, where Japanese influences were woven into the interiors of his private home. According to his longtime personal assistant and close friend Peter Freestone, Freddie even had a collection of kimonos in his dressing room and a bathroom decorated in Japanese style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Peter was once asked which country Freddie loved most, his answer was simple: \u003cstrong\u003eJapan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong Freddie’s personal possessions was this distinctive Japanese cotton robe, decorated with a black-and-white geometric pattern. The robe was part of Lot 2298, \u003cem\u003eFreddie Mercury’s Nightwear and Gowns, 1980s\u003c\/em\u003e, offered at Sotheby’s landmark auction \u003cem\u003eFreddie Mercury: A World of His Own\u003c\/em\u003e in London on 13 September 2023. It was subsequently acquired by Tomáš Hykel, founder of World of Freddie, as part of the project’s collection. On 21 September 2026, the robe was professionally divided into 399 individually numbered textile fragments, creating a limited collector’s series. Each fragment has been documented and authenticated by World of Freddie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, its original fabric lives on in a limited series of individually numbered collector’s fragments, allowing a small part of Freddie’s private world to be preserved and treasured by those who share his story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World of Freddie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59424572145928,"sku":null,"price":18750.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/9287\/3480\/files\/freddie-japanese-robe-01.jpg?v=1794255825","url":"https:\/\/www.worldoffreddie.com\/products\/freddie-mercury-japanese-robe-original-framed-fabric-fragment","provider":"World of Freddie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}