1970s Made in Pakistan Cheescloth Dress

1970s Made in Pakistan Cheescloth DressA beautiful 1970s handmade cotton dress, likely produced for export during the era of global import fashion, when traditional textile techniques were adapted into Western silhouettes. Crafted from a soft, lightweight off white cotton, the dress features striking geometric embroidery in red, blue and black across the neckline, cuffs and hem. The embroidery frames the body in a highly structured, almost architectural way, contrasting beautifully with

At a time when Western fashion was embracing the handmade and artisanal

the thickness of the sheepskin means it wears closer to the body than the flat measurements might suggest

breathable and softly worn-in

and good fortune

Made in Germany with weighty

7 in) – designed to sit loose

and construction are characteristic of Romanian and broader Balkan folk dress of the interwar period

best suited for approximately:

Measurements

the skirt with boots — for endless vintage styling options

Beautiful antique condition for its age

laid flat): 43cm