Porfyra DressPorfyra Dress Royal Purple Heritage Wear a piece of ancient history. The Porfyra Dress is inspired by the royal purple dye of antiquity, known for centuries as the most beautiful and precious color in the ancient world. Cultural Significance: Purple, known since ancient times as the royal dye, was the most beautiful and expensive dye of antiquity. For centuries, the term "porfyra" caused confusion as it was used for the shells from which the dye was