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Giveaway: Ancient's Robe
A photograph of the signing ticket for Yoshi P, as well as the inside of a white bird like mask from Final Fantasy 14, signed by Naoki Yoshida.
A close up of the swooping black-on black embroidered details of the robe. The robe is a soft close weave Italian linen in deep black, with highly textured and stylized sweeping embroidery.
A full body shot of the robe and mask, including large floor length black robes with long robe cords decorated with metal silver, front lapel embroidery, a cowl, and an oversized hood. Note that the mask in this photo is just for the photograph, the mask in this Craft a Long is signed and should not be worn on the face to prevent it from rubbing off.
A photo of Mister Yoshi Sanpo (Naoki Yoshida, director of Final Fantasy 14) himself holding up the signed mask at Pax West. Myself and a blind friend are squeezed into the corner (myself in my own hand designed and hand made Taapu cosplay) but we're not what you should care about here :D
Winner: Yotsu
Donation drive raised: $12,943.12
A one-size-fits-many Ancient Robe (Sophist's Robe) from Final Fantasy 14, perfect for witnessing the End of Days or just puttering around the house in. Made of durable and soft Italian linen, an oversized hood, and embroidered finishes, this robe is both a great cosplay and a comfy item to wear or display. Original pattern designed by @emunarum.bsky.social and used with permission with sewing and embroidery by Sara. This robe can accommodate up to a 45 inch bust (115 cm) and 40 inch waist (100cm) with a free hip.
As a bonus, a 3D printed mask (Designed by Canada's own Dangerous Ladies and printed and hand finished by Sara) was signed by Yoshi-P (Naoki Yoshida, director of FFXIV) at 2025's Pax West and includes the very first signature ticket given out for the event. Mask is signed inside, and as such is a display item only and should not be worn on the face to prevent sweat on the signature.
Robe care: Detach the removable hood cords by untying them from the neck straps (do NOT wash hood cords), and wash alone on cold with a gentle detergent (e.g. Tide Free and Clear or Woolite) and no fabric softener and no bleach. Hang dry. Hand washing is also good. Steam to remove wrinkles. Re-tie hood cords after robe is dry.
Mask care: gently spot clean with a wet rag if needed.
Donated By Sara Beth Winters
Legally blind IT professional, accessibility consultant, and avid puzzle solver, Sara enjoys treating crafts projects as puzzles to solve, cosplaying for over 20 years. They enjoy making embroidery, woven items, and fursuits.