1970s Pastel Dreams Afghan Dress

1970s Pastel Dreams Afghan Dress1970s Afghan Cotton Dress with Embroidered Yoke A beautiful 1970s Afghan dress, likely made for the Western export market during the height of the hippie trail era. Cut from indigo cotton with a hand blocked print, it features a contrasting embroidered yoke and dramatic flared skirt, finished with wide sleeve borders. The silhouette bridges Afghan folk costume and Western bohemian style exactly the kind of piece sold in Londons Carnaby Street

but buyer must be aware of this issue before buying

and the embroidery is otherwise well preserved

It is a masterful patchwork of brightly coloured textiles

Shoulders: 38 cm / 15”

Confirmed to be vintage by the 1970s

StylingPerfect worn over flared denim and a turtleneck for a true 70s silhouette

Best fit S

Total length (leather only): 70 cm / 27

Crafted from lustrous black silk satin and fully lined in soft golden silk

and desert landscapes in tones of black

which tends to feel plush rather than scratchy

and wonderfully insulating