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Hand Painted Silk Crepe Dress
Hand Painted Silk Crepe Dress

Hand Painted Silk Crepe Dress

Located in New York, NY

Unusual hand painted silk crepe dress with self sash. Oversized T shirt shape with panels of hand

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1980s American Day Dresses

Dauphin, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress
Dauphin, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress

Dauphin, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress

Located in New York, NY

Chic and glamourous Dauphin, Saint Tropez, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress on fine silk

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

JOHN GALLIANO Painted Floral Print Silk Short sleeve Tea Dress
JOHN GALLIANO Painted Floral Print Silk Short sleeve Tea Dress

JOHN GALLIANO Painted Floral Print Silk Short sleeve Tea Dress

By John Galliano

Located in Sheffield, GB

A Light and Floaty John GALLIANO painted floral pattern tea dress, featuring short sleeves, plunged

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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

Missoni 1970s Silk Harlequin Paint Effect Dress
Missoni 1970s Silk Harlequin Paint Effect Dress

Missoni 1970s Silk Harlequin Paint Effect Dress

By Missoni

Located in London, GB

This charming 1970s silk harlequin print dress by Missoni showcases an unusual print and is in

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1970s Italian Informal Dresses

Blue Hand-Painted Silk Caftan
Blue Hand-Painted Silk Caftan

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

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1970s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips
Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips

Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips 2 piece evening gown. A simple oversized kimono

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tiffeau & Busch LTD. 1966 Chartreuse & Black Silk Organza & Twill Maxi Dress
Tiffeau & Busch LTD. 1966 Chartreuse & Black Silk Organza & Twill Maxi Dress

Tiffeau & Busch LTD. 1966 Chartreuse & Black Silk Organza & Twill Maxi Dress

By Jacques Tiffeau & Busch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Chartreuse painted organza over dress with a painted silk twill under dress, the sleeveless dress with a

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1960s American Maxi Dresses

1980's Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Pearls
1980's Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Pearls

1980's Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Pearls

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning 1980's Zandra Rhodes light pink and cream hand painted silk chiffon dress. Sheer fabric on

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana ivory silk hand-painted kimono dress coat, fw 1998
Dolce & Gabbana ivory silk hand-painted kimono dress coat, fw 1998

Dolce & Gabbana ivory silk hand-painted kimono dress coat, fw 1998

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

▪ Dolce & Gabbana ivory kimono dress coat ▪ 65% Silk, 35% Nylon ▪ Hand-painted design of flowers

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Zandra Rhodes Hand painted silk dress and slip
Zandra Rhodes Hand painted silk dress and slip

Zandra Rhodes Hand painted silk dress and slip

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in Santa Fe, NM

1980's Silk chiffon hand painted with embellished design of pearls and beads, and rayon jersey self

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1980s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress
1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress

1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in Houston, TX

This gorgeous black silk illusion dress features a large hand painted hand stenciled abstract

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1990s British Day Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress
Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress

Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in New York, NY

determines the design of the dress. This black silk chiffon dress hand painted in gold and with gold beads

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1980s English Aesthetic Day Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Purple Hand Painted Silk Screen Dress
Zandra Rhodes Purple Hand Painted Silk Screen Dress

Zandra Rhodes Purple Hand Painted Silk Screen Dress

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

* This gorgeous dress has a sheer ribbon & lace detail bodice & a beautiful hand painted silk

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage MALCOLM STARR Hand-painted silk floral caftan dress
Vintage MALCOLM STARR Hand-painted silk floral caftan dress

Vintage MALCOLM STARR Hand-painted silk floral caftan dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Unworn, vintage MALCOLM STARR Hand-painted silk floral caftan dress. The dress was designed by

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Zandra Rhodes Silk Taffeta Black and Gold Painted Dress
Zandra Rhodes Silk Taffeta Black and Gold Painted Dress

Zandra Rhodes Silk Taffeta Black and Gold Painted Dress

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in Topanga, CA

collections. Zandra Rhodes silk taffeta black and gold painted dress with rouched bodice. The

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Late 20th Century British Cocktail Dresses

Carved and Painted Figure dressed in silks
Carved and Painted Figure dressed in silks

Carved and Painted Figure dressed in silks

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Wonderful, Whimsical Wood Figure of a Man, Dressed in Silks, with a Jaunty Plumed Hat and Broad

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Silk

ZANDRA RHODES hand painted silk dress with beading
ZANDRA RHODES hand painted silk dress with beading

ZANDRA RHODES hand painted silk dress with beading

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Stunning hand painted silk dress with beading from Zandra Rhodes dating to the early 1980's. Wrap

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yolanda Lorente Hand Painted Silk Dress with Fish
Yolanda Lorente Hand Painted Silk Dress with Fish

Yolanda Lorente Hand Painted Silk Dress with Fish

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Yolanda Lorente Hand Painted Silk Dress with Fish. Black silk hand painted shift dress with a happy

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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

1970's Chloe Hand Painted Silk Halter Dress, Runway Worn
1970's Chloe Hand Painted Silk Halter Dress, Runway Worn

1970's Chloe Hand Painted Silk Halter Dress, Runway Worn

By Chloé

Located in New Hope, PA

This 1970's hand painted silk dress from Chloe is just amazing. There is a halter top that ties at

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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage Silk Painted Dress
Vintage Silk Painted Dress

Vintage Silk Painted Dress

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautiful silk dress with beaded accents, and a sash.

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1980s Day Dresses

Gorgeous Hand Painted Silk Tunic Dress
Gorgeous Hand Painted Silk Tunic Dress

Gorgeous Hand Painted Silk Tunic Dress

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic large blooms in pinks and reds all painted by hand.

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1980s Chinese Day Dresses

Vintage Hand Painted Silk Caftan Dress
Vintage Hand Painted Silk Caftan Dress

Vintage Hand Painted Silk Caftan Dress

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

vibrant hand painted silk! Long sleeve lightweight maxi dress zips at the center and features an

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1970s Maxi Dresses

Contessa Hong Kong hand painted raw silk shirt dress  1960s
Contessa Hong Kong hand painted raw silk shirt dress  1960s

Contessa Hong Kong hand painted raw silk shirt dress 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Contessa, Hong Kong hand painted raw silk shirt dress from the 1960s. Modernist design in vivid

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1960s Hong Kong Day Dresses

Zandra Rhodes hand painted raw silk and leather dress, 1980s
Zandra Rhodes hand painted raw silk and leather dress, 1980s

Zandra Rhodes hand painted raw silk and leather dress, 1980s

By Zandra Rhodes, ZANDRA RHODES II

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very unique hand painted raw silk dress with suede leather detail from Zandra Rhodes dating to the

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1980s British Day Dresses

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Painted Silk Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary painted silk dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Purple and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a painted silk dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Zandra Rhodes, Chloe and Dolce & Gabbana are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Painted Silk Dress?

The price for a painted silk dress starts at $200 and tops out at $12,849, and on average, selling for $1,288.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Painted Silk Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The symbolism of a silk dress is really a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate silk dresses with wealth and status because silk is a luxury material, while others merely appreciate its enveloping texture and link it with softness and sensuality. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silk dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What silk painting is called depends on the origins of the artwork. In Tibet, silk paintings made for religious rituals are thangka, while in Vietnam, the traditional art form is known as tranh lụa. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silk paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Japanese silk painting is identifiable by its depictions of everyday life and scenes that are abundant with detail. The red seal or chop can also help you determine the artist of the piece. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Japanese silk paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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