1970s Indian Cotzon Gauze Dress with Silver Lurex and Quilted Yoke

1970s Indian Cotzon Gauze Dress with Silver Lurex and Quilted YokeA beautifully made 1970s Indian cotton gauze dress, richly patterned and subtly shot through with fine silver lurex thread throughout the entire fabric. These dresses were produced for the Western market during the late 1960s and 1970s, drawing on traditional Indian textile techniques while embracing the romantic, bohemian silhouettes beloved by the era. This example features a striking quilted crossover yoke in deep navy cotton, edged with decorative

surface and weight are entirely consistent with fine rayon or viscose satin of the era

Maximum opening: 10 cm

Original 1970s Landlubber Denim Vest

A contrasting waistband and hem are hand block printed in red and beige floral and geometric motifs

and wooden platforms

The fabric is unlabelled

Store flat or on a padded hanger to prevent stretching

A richly detailed vintage Afghan-style patchwork dress

Batwing-style sleeves fall fluidly from the yoke and gather into buttoned cuffs at the wrist

Construction & MaterialPatchwork construction combining silks

or corduroy trousers

and textile integrity