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Moorish Turquoise Blue 1970s Maxi Dress Caftan

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Handmade long maxi dress caftan from North Africa, Morocco. Vintage 1970s silver metallic brocade caftan robe. Maxi dress caftan with running down the center round braided buttons from the neckline to the hemline. Fully front thread buttoning with hand-knotted looped buttons and slit at centre front and both sides slit seams. Great as a chic maxi dress can be worn buttoned up or left open. The Moroccan caftan is perfect for a man or woman, Dress measurement flat: Shoulder: 16" (seam to seam) Sleeve: 24" (shoulder seam to cuff) Chest: 24" (armpit to armpit) Waist: 27.5" (narrowest point) Hip: 29" (measured 6" below waist) Total Length: 59" (centre back to hem; excluding collar) Hand crafted by Moroccan artist designer, this is a one of a kind caftan, inspired by the tales of the Arabian Nights. The Kaftan is a long and wide tunic, collarless, long-sleeved, worn by man and women. The Moroccan kaftans inspired European and global designers as Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, and many more who made the caftan famous in the 1960s and 1970s.
  • Similar to:
    Yves Saint Laurent (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59 in (149.86 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Moorish (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Braid,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MK8981stDibs: LU906813907582

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