Elegant Moroccan Caftan Green and Gold Embroidered with Moorish Designs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan green and gold embroidered trim, circa 1980s.
Elegant Moroccan Caftan Green and Gold Embroidered with Moorish Designs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan green and gold embroidered trim, circa 1980s.
Vintage Designer Moroccan Caftan, Metallic Brocade Kaftan with Pink and Gold
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This chic Bohemian maxi dress brocade kaftan is embroidered and embellished with handwoven thread trim.
Etro Gold Metallic Sheer Silk Print Caftan with Self Belt Medium
By Etro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Etro gold metallic sheer silk print caftan with self tie belt, marked size medium. Gorgeous print caftan in vivid colors with splashes of gold metallic throughout. Pull on caftan wi...
Couture 1970s Colorful Gold + Silk Metallic Silk Chiffon Beaded Vintage Caftan
Located in San Diego, CA
AMAZING 70s silk chiffon beaded kaftan / maxi dress! Features a wonderful paisley mixed media print.
Oscar De La Renta Museum Exhibited Hand Painted Floral CrepedeChine Caftan 1980s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Chicago, IL
So the over-40-year-old printed care label found at a seam at the lower half of the dress remains fully legible, where also noted are the caftan material, style number, "Made in U.S.A
Torso Creations Red Silk Chiffon Caftan Heavily Embroidered W/ Gold & Sequins
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Red Silk Chiffon Caftan Heavily Embroidered W/ Gold & Sequins. One of a kind and uniquely fashioned from vintage red silk chiffon sari fabric in the style of Thea Por...
Custom Made Gold Silk Lamé Caftan w Gold Chanel "CC" Logo Buttons
Located in Gresham, OR
Custom Made Gold Silk Lamé Caftan w Gold Chanel "CC" Logo Buttons: Beautiful, easy fit resort piece in a classic shirt style cut with loop and button neck closure. Long sleeves. Unli...
Moroccan Caftan in Silver and Gold Brocade Vintage Gentleman Kaftan Circa 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan gentleman luxury couture vintage caftan hand crafted in gold brocade fabric. Moroccan Caftan in Silver and Gold Brocade Vintage Gentleman Kaftan 1960. One of a kind ...
Torso Creations Pink Purple & Green Silk Caftan W/ Open Back Embroidery Trim
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Pink Purple & Green Silk Caftan W/ Open Back, Embroidery, Purple Velvet Ribbon and Sequin Trim. Fashioned from vintage sari fabric in the style of Thea Porter. Adjust...
1970s Adolfo Double-Knit Wool and Rayon Royal Purple Caftan w Ribbon Braidwork
By Adolfo
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Adolfo Double-Knit Wool and Rayon Royal Purple Caftan w Ribbon Braidwork: Slender, body-conscious full-length maxi with Moroccan-style collar, green and white corded braidwork ...
$671Sale Price|25% Off
1980s Oscar de la Renta for Swirl Black Beaded Sequin Butterfly Vintage Caftan
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Oscar de la Renta for Swirl 1980s black silky kaftan / maxi dress ! Features an attached tie at the waist. Iridescent sequins and beads on the chest are in the shape of butterflies.
1980s Custom Made Silk Leopard Print Caftan and Matching Draped Turban w Brooch
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Custom Made Silk Leopard Print Caftan and Matching Draped Turban w Huge Amber Glass and Brass Brooch: Voluminously pleated silk flows from a triangular shoulder yoke with deep...
1960 Lilija Necis Polka Dot Lame Organza Caftan Gown w Floral Color Print
By Lilija Nicis
Located in Gresham, OR
1960 Lilija Necis Polka Dot Lame Organza Caftan Gown w Floral Color Print: Empire bust cut with front center bust bow. Full length cape-style angel sleeves. Sleeveless gown is fully ...
Torso Creations 2-Piece Apron-Front Sari Caftan w Mirrored and Embroidered Belt
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations 2-Piece Apron-Front Sari Caftan w Mirrored and Embroidered Belt: Silk sari is ombre from mauve to silver gray. Deco-patterned lame fabric trim. Sari has open side sli...
1960s Jean Louis Deep Moss Green Silk Gown W/ Hand Painted Caftan Sleeves
By Jean Louis
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Jean Louis deep moss green silk gown with hand-painted chiffon kaftan overlay. Gathered, piped cuffs. Zippered black. Coordinating silk crepe lining.
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Moroccan Antique Caftan Gold Damask Embroidered Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The luxurious textile catches the light with subtle brilliance, making this an exquisite choice for formal occasions, collectors of historic costume, or lovers of exceptional textile...
Pierre Cardin Maxi Dress 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous tan and off white lurex maxi dress in an abstract pattern of curved lines and stripes from Pierre Cardin. It is a simple A line maxi dress with subtle bell sleeves, a bate...
Yves Saint Laurent long hooded dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Long dress with a pointed hood ornamented with a trimming pompom. Size 38FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 42 cm ...
1970s Bill Tice Pastel Abstract Print Kaftan Dress
By Bill Tice
Located in London, GB
This vibrant late 1970s to early 1980s kaftan dress was designed by Bill Tice and retailed in Neiman Marcus. The designer was known for his glamorous, loungewear which had the look o...
Vintage Moroccan Designer Kaftan Turquoise Maxi Dress Kaftan Small
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Size Small. Dress measurement flat: Shoulder: 16" Sleeve: 22" Chest: 18" Hip: 22" Total length: 52" Handcrafted by Moroccan artist designer, this is a one of a kind caftan, insp...
1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black and White Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Alford, MA
A beautiful float of a dress, this Yves Saint Laurent evening caftan-style gown is crafted of black silk chiffon printed asymmetrically with a white abstract floral/leaf pattern belo...
1970s Vintage Metallic Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeves
By The Silk Farm, Icinoo
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous paper thin metallic printed silk dress with batwing sleeves by The Silk Farm. Unlined with rear button closure. 100% silk. The marked size is 6 and the dress fits like a siz...
$196Sale Price|33% Off
Ethnic Tie Dyed Color Block Crepe Tunic Dress & Shawl c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Ethnic tie dyed color block crepe tunic style dress & shawl The exotic color block dress is designed with mauve and fuchsia pink graphics that illuminate against the black backgr...
A Redingote Velvet dress by Jean-Charles Worth Haute Couture - Paris Circa 1923
By Worth, House of Worth
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1923/1924 Paris Redingote evening dress in chimney sweep brown velvet embroidered in a champagne color by the famous Maison Worth. Ample straight cut, long sleeves, high collar...
1970s Nikos-Takis Black Wool & Silk Chiffon Folkloric Maxi Dress w Embroidery
By Nikos and Takis
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s full length black wool couture dress is by Greek couture dress is by celebrated Greek designer Nikos-Takis.. This unusual piece features stylised gold embroidery on the hem and...
Vintage Moroccan Kaftan, Gold and Sage Damask Embroidered, ca. 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The caftan is perfect for a man or woman, Size: Small Dress measurement flat Shoulder 15.5" (seam to seam) Sleeve 23" (shoulder seam to cuff) Chest 19.5" (armpit to armpit) Waist 20"...
Ceremonial kaftan or Entari in golden yellow silk taffeta - Ottoman Empire 19th
Located in Toulon, FR
Second half of the 19th century. Ottoman Empire Precious ceremonial coat, long kaftan or Ottoman Entari in yellow silk taffeta with long panels forming a train. Coat in crisp, very ...
A Rare Couture Evening Kaftan By Madeleine Chéruit Boulanger Circa 1920/30
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920/1930 French Haute Couture Rare Collectible Haute Couture coat or kaftan of evening / interior labelled by Chéruit Wormser and Boulanger, 21 place Vendôme Paris. Black wool...
Purple & Brown Silk Ikat Kaftan Handmade With Victorian Lace
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Purple & Brown Silk Ikat Kaftan Handmade With Victorian Lace Collar MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials so...
Rare Bill Gibb Devore Silk Velvet Evening Ensemble
By Bill Gibb
Located in Geneva, CH
Incredible early 70s "dévoré" silk velvet and gold lame set composed of a short kimono-caftan and a long buttoned maxi skirt. The top is cut wide with sleeves opening down the waist....
Sheer Indian Black Silk and Gold Bead Kaftan Coat - M-L, 1980s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Halfway between a kaftan and a maxi coat, this sheer topper makes up in glamour what it lacks in warmth. The repeating floral pattern consists of clear bugle beads that catch and ref...
Green Hooded Silk Sari Jellaba-Inspired Kaftan w Gold Thread, Morocco-M, 1970s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Hand-made in Morocco from an Indian silk sari, this kaftan was originally owned by the wife of a State Department ensign in the Nixon administration, and is rare for its hooded const...
Hand Embroidered White Net Kaftan W/ Machine Lace Panels & Eyelet Fringe Details
Located in Gresham, OR
This stiff white mesh net Kaftan is silk embroidered with shades of green and white and yellow thread. Floral motif silk embroidery on each side panel create an etherial feel which i...
1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bold periwinkle blue, black and white rayon 1940's hostess gown printed with Hawaiian ethnographic motifs. Mandarin collar with interesting Asian influenced knotted closure and keyho...
$1,885Sale Price|46% Off
Ann Lawrence with Lesage embroidery embellishment gown
By Ann Lawrence
Located in New York, NY
Ann Lawrence Turquoise and black gown is heavily accented with the iconic "House of Lesage"embroidery. Highly detailed combination of micro metallic gold twine, micro gold, black, na...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Silk Brocade Caftan Gown, Handcrafted, Circa 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exotic oriental long maxi caftan dress with long sleeves in shimmering brocade beige and gold fabric.
1990s Pamela Dennis Gold Metallic Linked Lace Hooded Vintage 90s Dress Caftan
By PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE, Pamela Dennis
Located in San Diego, CA
Pamela Dennis dress, Pamela Dennis New York, vintage Pamela Dennis, gold metallic dress, metallic lace dress, linked metal lace, hooded evening dress, hooded cocktail dress, gold caf...
NWT 1970s Jay Morley Fern Violette Bohemian Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Sash Tassels
By Jay Morley For Fern Violette, Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
⸻ Styling Versatility This piece transitions effortlessly: • Day: Flat sandals, oversized sunglasses, woven tote • Evening: Gold heels, statement earrings, sleek hair • Resort...
Tropical Print Silk Georgette Dress or Caftan
Located in New Hope, PA
Start planning your Island vacation now because this is your perfect dress or caftan. The sheer black background allows the brilliant tropical blooms to be so eye catching.
1970s Leonard Paris Silk Chiffon Angel Sleeve Caftan Maxi Dress Documented
By Leonard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A flurry of mini white polka dots tumbles down onto dramatic black angel sleeves in this wonderful Leonard Paris dress from the Seventies. Cut from silk chiffon, the sleeves are shee...
Moroccan Orange Kaftan Maxi Dress Caftan Size Large
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan orange color with embroidered trim, circa 1970s.
Moroccan White Kaftan Maxi Dress Caftan Size Large
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan white floral embroidered with gold trim. This long maxi dress kaftan trim is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand.
Lorrie Kabala 1980s Ivory Lace Sheer Size 8 Vintage 80s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde early 80s LORRIE KABALA ivory / off white sheer lace embroidered caftan maxi dress ! Features romantic vintage lace with embroidered lace trims.
Vintage Middle Eastern Ethnic Caftan, Kaftan Maxi Dress
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Middle Eastern kaftan, red embroidered cotton striped maxi dress. This chic Bohemian maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished by hand. It is a slip on light and comf...
2 Toned Raw Silk Caftan
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 2 Toned Caftan in chrome yellow and fuschia raw silk from the 1970's.
Moroccan Caftan Maxi Dress Kaftan Handmade in Morocco Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan caftan in peach brocade, maxi dress kaftan handmade by Moroccan artist.
Moroccan Green Embroidered Caftan Maxi Dress Kaftan Size M
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan green and gold embroidered caftan. Elegant vintage Moroccan Kaftan, embroidered with gold threads design all over.
Moroccan Floral White Kaftan Maxi Dress Caftan Size Large
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan white floral embroidered with gold trim, circa 1970s.
Moroccan Brocade Caftan Maxi Dress Kaftan Handmade in Morocco Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage designer Moroccan caftan, hand embroidered trim. This chic Bohemian maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with a red and white trim.
Vintage Moroccan Caftan Emerald Green Maxi Dress, circa 1970 Size M
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage Moroccan green caftan, poly jersey embroidered with black and gold threads design all-over.
Vintage Moroccan Brocade Designer Caftan Maxi Dress Gown Kaftan Size L
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant exotic Moroccan brocade caftan vintage maxi dress gown, circa 1970s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embellished entirely by hand.
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Caftan Emerald Green Maxi Dress, circa 1970 Size M
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage Moroccan cotton green caftan embroidered with white threads design. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and gently fluted embellished sleeve...
Moroccan Vintage Caftan in White and Gold Lace 1970s Kaftan Maxi Dress Large
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan caftan, evening or interior white and gold lace dress kaftan with gold trim.
New Roberto Cavalli 100% Silk Studded Floral Caftan-Style Long Dress w / Belt 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Silk Caftan-Style Belted Dress Gown Designer size - 40 ( will fit also bigger sizes) 100% Silk, Floral Print, Multi-color Studded Detail, Lace-Up Front Closure, D...
Amazing 1970s Gold + Silver Silk Brocade Beaded Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1970s gold and silver silk brocade beaded Moroccan kaftan / maxi dress! Features an iridescent gold and silver with bronze beads around the collar and each sleeve cuf...
Vintage Moroccan Caftan Metallic Floral Silk Brocade
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan metallic silk floral brocade, circa 1970s.
Moroccan Green with Floral Embroidered Caftan, Kaftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan with embroidered floral designs, circa 1970s. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished sleeves and front. In Morocco, fashi...
Blue Hand-Painted Silk Caftan
Located in New York, NY
Blue Silk caftan is wonderfully hand-painted in floral with bright colors of yellow, tangerine and coral. With the back in floral along with two butterflies. Wonderful for lounge...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Moroccan Vintage Kaftan Fuchsia Velvet Bohemian Caftan 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This chic Bohemian maxi dress caftan is one of a kind designer evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown.
1960s Moroccan Velvet Kaftan Embroidered Vintage Bohemian Caftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Moroccan Royal Velvet Caftan Coat Hand-Embroidered Gold Metallic Trim Burgundy Velvet Maxi Kaftan An exceptional vintage Moroccan royal caftan dating to the 1960s, masterful...
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