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Vintage Indian Dress

Vintage Indian Boho Dress
Vintage Indian Boho Dress

Vintage Indian Boho Dress

Located in London, GB

A fun and easy to wear vintage dress, dating from the 1970s. This boho Indian dress has a quilted

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1970s Indian Vintage Indian Dress

Vintage Indian Summer Dress
Vintage Indian Summer Dress

Vintage Indian Summer Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty dress for warm days, with embroidery on the front, and lace detail. The dress has a stand

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1970s Indian Vintage Indian Dress

1970s True Vintage Indian Paisley Cotton Muslin Dress
1970s True Vintage Indian Paisley Cotton Muslin Dress

1970s True Vintage Indian Paisley Cotton Muslin Dress

Located in London, GB

This true vintage Indian cotton dress was made in the late 1970s to early 1980s and is absolutely

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1970s Indian Vintage Indian Dress

Vintage Indian Sari Curtain or Dress, Brown with Red & Gold, 1950s
Vintage Indian Sari Curtain or Dress, Brown with Red & Gold, 1950s

Vintage Indian Sari Curtain or Dress, Brown with Red & Gold, 1950s

$188Sale Price|20% Off

H 43.31 in W 177.17 in D 0.4 in

Vintage Indian Sari Curtain or Dress, Brown with Red & Gold, 1950s

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Vintage Indian Sari: brown color with a brick red and gold border- New idea for an evening dress or

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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Vintage Indian Dress

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Synthetic

1970 Vintage Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress + Sash by The Silk Farm
1970 Vintage Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress + Sash by The Silk Farm

1970 Vintage Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress + Sash by The Silk Farm

By The Silk Farm, Icinoo

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage 1970s sheer India print paper thin silk dress by The Silk Farm. Unlined with

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1970s American Vintage Indian Dress

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Madonna in Traditional Indian Dress Vintage Original Photograph
Madonna in Traditional Indian Dress Vintage Original Photograph

Madonna in Traditional Indian Dress Vintage Original Photograph

Located in Las Vegas, NV

features the star in a full-length traditional Indian dress, smiling with hands together for the camera

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1980s Vintage Indian Dress

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage Green and Gold Indian Dress
Vintage Green and Gold Indian Dress

Vintage Green and Gold Indian Dress

Located in London, GB

A stunning Indian silk gown in green and gold. The dress has a round neckline at the front, and a v

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1960s Indian Vintage Indian Dress

1970s Vintage Indian Screen Print Cotton Gauze Maxi Dress
1970s Vintage Indian Screen Print Cotton Gauze Maxi Dress

1970s Vintage Indian Screen Print Cotton Gauze Maxi Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous vintage light weight cotton gauze maxi dress with a full sweep and Indian print

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1970s Indian Vintage Indian Dress

1970s Vintage 100% Silk Hand Block Printed Indian Caftan Dress
1970s Vintage 100% Silk Hand Block Printed Indian Caftan Dress

1970s Vintage 100% Silk Hand Block Printed Indian Caftan Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage hand block printed caftan maxi dress in 100% silk. Gorgeous Indian print and bat

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1970s Indian Vintage Indian Dress

1970s Indian Print Multi Color Cotton 70s vintage Summer dress
1970s Indian Print Multi Color Cotton 70s vintage Summer dress

1970s Indian Print Multi Color Cotton 70s vintage Summer dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful 70s vintage ethnic Indian geometric print, purple, pink, green and blue cotton print

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1970s Indian Vintage Indian Dress

Vintage Indian Sari Dark Brown Color, Unusual Curtains or an Evening Dress
Vintage Indian Sari Dark Brown Color, Unusual Curtains or an Evening Dress

Vintage Indian Sari Dark Brown Color, Unusual Curtains or an Evening Dress

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Vintage Indian Sari with elegant drawings: a new idea for unusual curtains in bedroom or...a

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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Vintage Indian Dress

Materials

Synthetic

1970s Judith Ann Vintage Paper Thin Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
1970s Judith Ann Vintage Paper Thin Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress

1970s Judith Ann Vintage Paper Thin Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress

By Judith Ann

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning paper thing silk dress with a hand block printed Indian design by Ritu Kumar

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1970s Indian Vintage Indian Dress

1970 Vintage Sheer Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress by The Silk Farm
1970 Vintage Sheer Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress by The Silk Farm

1970 Vintage Sheer Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress by The Silk Farm

By Icinoo, The Silk Farm

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning paper-thin creamy silk with an Indian print by The Silk Farm. Unlined with rear button

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1970s American Vintage Indian Dress

Judith Ann 1970s Vintage Paper Thin Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
Judith Ann 1970s Vintage Paper Thin Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress

Judith Ann 1970s Vintage Paper Thin Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress

By Judith Ann, Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning paper thing silk dress with a hand block printed Indian design by Ritu Kumar

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1970s Indian Vintage Indian Dress

Vintage 1970s Paper Thin 100% Sheer Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress
Vintage 1970s Paper Thin 100% Sheer Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress

Vintage 1970s Paper Thin 100% Sheer Silk Indian Hand-Block Print Dress

By Ritu Kumar for Judith Ann, Neiman Marcus

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning paper thing silk dress with a hand block printed Indian design by Ritu Kumar

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1970s American Vintage Indian Dress

1970s Vintage Silk Indian Made Hardy Amies Maxi Dress
1970s Vintage Silk Indian Made Hardy Amies Maxi Dress

1970s Vintage Silk Indian Made Hardy Amies Maxi Dress

By Hardy Amies

Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Beautiful Indian silk floral paisley maxi dress by Hardy Amies of Savile row. 1970s vintage dress

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1970s Indian Vintage Indian Dress

1970's Graphic Beaded Silk Dress with Kimono Sleeves
1970's Graphic Beaded Silk Dress with Kimono Sleeves

1970's Graphic Beaded Silk Dress with Kimono Sleeves

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Truly incredible vintage 1970s beaded silk Indian dress. AMAZING find. Ultra soft, 100% silk hand

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1970s Vintage Indian Dress

1970's Vintage Sultana by Adini Printed Boho Indian Caftan Dress
1970's Vintage Sultana by Adini Printed Boho Indian Caftan Dress

1970's Vintage Sultana by Adini Printed Boho Indian Caftan Dress

By Sultana

Located in US

Sultana vintage Boho Indian caftan dress featured in a light blue and lavender with silver metallic

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1970s Indian Vintage Indian Dress

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Early 20th Century Japanese Linen Go-Board Pattern Futon Cover

Early 20th Century Japanese Linen Go-Board Pattern Futon Cover

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th Century Japanese linen go-board pattern futon cover A unique example of a game-themed textile, this 3-panel futon cover is woven of very fine hemp (asa) and dyed by app...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Indian Dress

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Hemp

Giorgio di Sant Angelo Colorful Cotton Voile 70s Couture Maxi Dress Gown
Giorgio di Sant Angelo Colorful Cotton Voile 70s Couture Maxi Dress Gown

Giorgio di Sant Angelo Colorful Cotton Voile 70s Couture Maxi Dress Gown

By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous and rare early 1970s GIORGIO DI 'SANT ANGELO boho halter maxi dress! Features colorful floral prints throughout. Layers and layer of soft cotton voile provide great movement...

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1970s American Vintage Indian Dress

1975 Gina Fratini Elizabeth Taylor Ombre Chiffon Wedding Dress Documented
1975 Gina Fratini Elizabeth Taylor Ombre Chiffon Wedding Dress Documented

1975 Gina Fratini Elizabeth Taylor Ombre Chiffon Wedding Dress Documented

By Gina Fratini

Located in Boca Raton, FL

She got married in a traditional white gown, modest flared suit, hooded green silk dress and a canary yellow babydoll, each of which was as spectacular as Elizabeth Taylor herself. B...

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1970s British Vintage Indian Dress

Vintage Turquoise Sari Fabric with Floral Design, Circa 1950
Vintage Turquoise Sari Fabric with Floral Design, Circa 1950

Vintage Turquoise Sari Fabric with Floral Design, Circa 1950

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Vintage wonderful turquoise Sari, with a rich floral design: new idea for unusual curtains or an EVENING DRESS ! It has been worn, but washed. May be still spots. The tissue may be s...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Vintage Indian Dress

Materials

Acrylic

Agra Woven Silk Blend Sari, Indian Textile, Late 20th Century, 1980
Agra Woven Silk Blend Sari, Indian Textile, Late 20th Century, 1980

Agra Woven Silk Blend Sari, Indian Textile, Late 20th Century, 1980

$537Sale Price|25% Off

H 43.31 in W 181.11 in D 0.04 in

Agra Woven Silk Blend Sari, Indian Textile, Late 20th Century, 1980

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Beautiful Indian saree, perfect and with magnificent colors: never used. The fabric is silk blend. It can be used as a dress or as a curtain. ref. B/1166.

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Late 20th Century Indian Agra Vintage Indian Dress

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Silk

Vintage Indian Sari in Coral Color, Floral Patterns, Circa 1950
Vintage Indian Sari in Coral Color, Floral Patterns, Circa 1950

Vintage Indian Sari in Coral Color, Floral Patterns, Circa 1950

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Vintage Indian sari in a beautiful coral color, with floreal patterns and a rich border. It has been worn, therefore there are some stain, even if washed. Some sari are in silk, othe...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Vintage Indian Dress

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Synthetic

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Vintage Indian Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage indian dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Brown, Blue and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage indian dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hardy Amies, Sultana and Treacy Lowe 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 Vintage Indian Dress?

Prices for a vintage indian dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $207 and can go as high as $1,000, while, on average they fetch $386.

Finding the Right Day-dresses for You

Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.

Today’s featherlight unisex day dresses — as well as the vibrant vintage day dresses of the 1950s and ’60s — look quite different from the heavy, fabric-rich de rigueur garments of the Victorian era. In the late 19th century, a woman of a certain standing might have multiple dresses to wear throughout the day: specifically, one or two for the daytime and one for the evening. For example, a long-sleeve silk dress with a prominently flared back and a round collar of gold beaded lace that hugs the neck would be suitable for stepping out during the day, while a velvet gown trimmed in silk embroidery but overall comparatively informal in appearance would be worn for afternoon tea at home. At night, a silk velvet evening dress could feature natural world motifs such as butterflies (a characteristic of Art Nouveau design) and have short sleeves adorned with lace and ruffles and a scooped neckline — the perfect attire for the theater.

During the 1920s, after all the chores were done, a woman would change from her housework clothing into a more fashionable day dress to run her errands or socialize. Some 1920s day dresses were brightly colored and featured bold patterns — a cotton dress with a dazzling floral print, perhaps, or, in the case of the more venturesome Art Deco apparel sold in high-end couture fashion boutiques of the era, semi-sheer silk garments embellished with three-dimensional beadwork or rich metallic gold lamé.

Today, a closet full of casual vintage day dresses is a must-have. Whether you opt for black, crimson or beige, day dresses bring an element of glamour to your next appointment, and in the summer, who doesn’t love a wonderfully simple, lightweight day dress cut in cotton and linen?

Because different fashion designers of every decade have offered their own take on the widely loved day dress, you’ll be able to find a variety of vintage and designer day dresses on 1stDibs. Search by creator to find enduring designs by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior, or browse by period to uncover a scintillating collection of cotton and satin patterned dresses of the 1950s and ’60s.

Questions About Vintage Indian Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a dress is vintage, look at the labels inside. By researching the maker and looking at images of the brand's other designs, you may be able to estimate the age of your dress. The label may even have a date printed on it. Generally, clothing must be at least 20 years old to qualify as vintage. If you need assistance dating your clothing, a knowledgeable expert, such as an appraiser or vintage clothing reseller, can help. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell how old a vintage dress is, use trusted online resources to conduct research. Start by searching for labels that identify the maker. Then, consult online information and images to determine when the brand produced pieces similar to yours. If you run into any problems or would like assistance, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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