PERSICA comes from Latin and means “of Persia” or “Persian.” It’s most often associated with Prunus persica, the scientific name for the peach tree, because peaches were believed to have come from Persia (modern-day Iran). Over time, Persica became linked with things that felt exotic, lush, floral, and rich — the way peaches taste and smell. Further, in ancient poetry and botanical texts, Persica evokes soft, blushing pink colors, sweet perfume, and a sense of faraway gardens and silk roads. This vibrant taffeta, woven with fuchsia and aloe yarns, captures the essence of ancient gardens and blushing orchards where vivid blossoms and sweet fruits perfume the air...