1960s Sleeved Purple Silk & Gold Thread Caftan designer-hardy-amies Solidly embroidered with fine hand

Solidly embroidered with fine hand done red stitches holding the curving metal thread in place

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The modern fabrics and sequins keep it very light - much lighter then you would expect when you see it

You could play this silhouette up by adding a crinoline but I have styled it here without

1960s Sleeved Purple Silk & Gold Thread Caftan designer-hardy-amies Solidly embroidered with fine handThis amazing 1960s silk caftan has no designer label but easily could have as it is well done. The workmanship is very fine and the quality high. It has a inner jersey dress identifying it as being made in the late 60s, early seventies but the exterior silk actually feel older and could well be. The cut has that draped, goddess, flowing feel to it that is so easy to wear and looks so amazing when on. The inner dress is a stretch jersey so gives it a