Moroccan Kaftan Gold and Silver Brocade 1970s Maxi Dress Caftan

Metallic red and gold brocade maxi dress kaftan hand made by Moroccan artist. Handmade vintage exotic 1970s gold and red metallic brocade ceremonial caftan gown from North Africa, M...

Elegant Moroccan caftan deep midnight blue velvet embroidered with silver metallic threads, circa 1970s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. ...

Evening or interior metallic gold brocade dress kaftan with silver and gold trim. Hand-made ceremonial caftan from North Africa, Morocco. Vintage exotic 1970s silver metallic broca...

Metallic blue and silver brocade dress kaftan with silver and blue trim. Handmade long maxi dress caftan from North Africa, Morocco. Vintage exotic 1970s silver metallic brocade caftan robe. The luminous metallic silver and gold maxi dress...

Gorgeous vintage hostess gown, floral multicolored brocade Kaftan, circa 1970s. Exotic oriental floral long maxi caftan dress with wide arm and lo...

Moroccan evening or interior bronze gold metallic floral brocade dress kaftan with gold trim. Handmade ceremonial caftan from North Africa, Morocco. Vintage exotic 1970s metallic p...

Handsome vintage Japanese obi in orange silk with gold and silver lamé and brocade flower and leaf design. It is in wonderful vintage condition. We have detected a small dark spot on...

This opulent gold thread and silk cloth has a repeating design of octagonal and square panels enclosing confronting phoenix and flowerheads on a densely patterned geometric ground. The bolt is wrapped in brown paper secured with ‘Tate and Lyle Ltd Granulated Sugar’ tape and inscribed ‘Navy and Gold Chinese material brought back by Ad. Robert Coote‘. Chinese, circa 1880. Provenance: Admiral Robert Coote and thence by descent. Admiral Robert Coote CB (1820 – 1898) was born in Geneva and educated at Eton College. He enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1833 and served on Royal Yachts Royal George and Victoria and Albert. By 1851 he was Commander of Volcano, West Africa Squadron. He served on Victory (1860), Gibraltar ( 1864) and Arethusa (1867) as Captain. Between 1874-1878 he was Commander-in-Chief, Queenstown and his final rank was Commander-in-Chief, China Station. He retired in 1885. The China Station, established in 1865, had bases in Singapore, Hong Kong and Wei Hai, and was responsible for overseeing the coast of China and its navigable rivers, the western part of the Pacific Ocean and the waters surrounding the Dutch West Indies. During his time at the China Station, Admiral Coote amassed a considerable collection of Chinese works of art which he sent back to his wife Lucy, daughter of the Arctic explorer Admiral Sir William Parry...

Japanese Silk Brocade Obi (Sash) that would be used as a sash on a Kimmo. The background is black with a design of cranes and flowers. This could also be used as a wall hanging or...

Festive red/black/gold/aqua silk Japanese Obi for the Holidays or anytime. Great as accent table runner or hanging wall art. Good condition. 1940/50 Finished on both sides. Meas...

A 19th Century Turkish ottoman period kaftan Height 136cm, width 159cm This antique kaftan dates from the Ottoman period in Turkey during the 19th Cent...

Visually striking vintage Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period 1910s-1930s. This bridal outer garment is of a white and red color that features elaborate and intricate embroidery in gold and red threads. Using brilliant colored and gold threads, the artisan decorated the kimono with the most auspicious symbols including flying phoenix, blooming peonies, fans, maple branches, and wisteria flowers. They form roundel motifs in a highly elaborate layout, especially striking when viewed from the back. The interior of the kimono is also padded with red fabric and weighted down at the bottom trim. The item is larger than life-size and somewhat heavy and is meant for ceremonial use only. This beautiful artisan hand-crafted piece can be displayed as wall art or on a stand as a sculpture. Dimensions: 54” x 72” Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century Place of Origin: Japan Material: Silk and gold thread brocade embroidery on silk Condition: Good Vintage Brocade Embroidery, Asian Textiles, artisan Textiles, Japan Textiles, Embroidered Textiles, Japanese Motif Furniture, Fabric From Japan, Kimono Japan, Flower Embroider, Gold Embroidery, Silk Embroidery, , Vintage Tapestry Panels...