1970s Indian Block Print Maxi Wrap-Skirt

1970s Indian Block Print Maxi Wrap-Skirt1970s Indian Block Print Cotton Wrap Skirt A beautiful example of 1970s export fashion from India, this full length wrap skirt features intricate traditional block printing in earthy tones of russet, black, and brick red on a soft beige base. The design includes bands of florals, dancing figures, and decorative borderseach likely applied with hand carved wooden blocks, preserving centuries old textile techniques. Made from soft, breathable cotton, it

it’s trimmed with matching plush shearling along the collar

The fitted waist drops into a full

drawing on both Indian mythology (where the peacock is sacred to the goddess Saraswati) and Western countercultural symbolism

creating a contrast that is especially rare in examples that have retained such depth of colour

Model’s measurements (for reference):Bust 82 cm / Waist 70 cm / Hips 84 cm / Shoulders 40 cm / Arm length 55 cmModel is EU 36

they hug the hips and flare subtly over the upper thigh

Best suited to a modern XS–S

laced at the front with suede ties

this garment should be professionally dry cleaned only

The silk remains supple and wearable

one of the key U

and free spirits