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Elegant Moroccan caftan metallic blue floral brocade, This is an exceptional example of Moroccan fashion design. Handcrafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit with wide sleeves, it is made in the traditional form of a Moroccan caftan using metallic brocade fabric. It is trimmed in handcrafted “passementerie”. The neckline does up with ball shaped buttons and loops. The body of the garment is loose fitting and flares to the bottom. The sleeves are somewhat bell shaped with an open cuff that does up with metallic gold buttons. The fabric is a rich looking metallic thread blend brocade. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand with detailing around neckline, shoulders and cuffs. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, embellished sleeves. It is a slip on, the button does not open. In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the ottomans and the moors. Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian, Yves Saint Laurent style. Sizing: No size is indicated, but, being a loose fitting garment, this should fit a range of medium to large sizes, please rely on the following measurements for fit: Measured flat: Shoulders 16” across Sleeves 23.5” Bust 20” Waist 24” around Hips 26” around Length 58”. Condition: It is in very good condition with no wear, tear, stains or odors. this caftan looks like it saw little use and was well stored over the years. This is a beautiful example of Moroccan fashion design, only now becoming more appreciated and sure to increase in value! Women's long flare bell sleeves Islamic dress...

Antique 1920's Indian Gujarati handmade ethnic textile wall hanging Banjara tapestry with mirrors, embroidered with silk thread work. Embroidered ethnic Rabari Kutch textile, India c...

Large textile, tapestry or bed cover, embroidered and mirrored, black back ground with safran and white floral decor. Batik printed and embroidered. Great as a wall hanging or bed co...

Antique Moorish Paisley Kalamkari textile from India. Hand blocked vegetable and iron oxide dyes on cotton. The cotton fabric is hand printed using patterned wooden stamps...

Meiji period Japanese Indigo double ikat futon cover Japanese futon cover, a double ikat pattern in four panels depicting Kumamoto Castle with im...

A beautiful vintage Indian textile from Gujarat. India – Gujarat floss silk embroidery Chalka folk art textile, vintage wall hanging. Antique Banjara Embroidered Chaakla textile with Mirrors, Wall Hanging, India. Banjara tribal Chaakla textile wall decor, India. This handwoven base cloth is embellished with mirrors and hand embroidery work. Antique Textile Folk art. Great piece of textile for framing or hanging on the wall. This piece was made for personal use, and was well used. Embroidered ceremonial cloth, square hanging folk art...

Amazing vintage Moroccan Caftan, gold silk damask gold threads trim, Circa 1960's The light gold damask kaftan was entirely finish by hand. One of a kind...

Decorative Ivory color accent lumbar pillow hand embroidered and embellished with sequins and beads. Vanilla Dupioni silk with gold, red and green beads flower designs. Down insert...

Vintage large square Isfahan block printed cotton hand printed fabric bedspread or wall Hanging Textile or table cloth. Isfahan Ghalamkar Persian Paisley Kalamkari textile hand block...

African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 yards. Colors are organic earth tone beige and light brown in geometric design. Non waxed fabric circa 1950s. Hand made in Ghana Africa. Museum Quality Original Long Piece. 380 inches, (30 ft 10 yards Long) x 46 inches Inches Wide( 4ft). Could be use to make pillows or upholstery. History of Batik in Africa: Batik, a traditional fabric art technique, has a rich history in Ghana, West Africa. The practice of batik involves using wax to create intricate patterns on fabric, which is then dyed to achieve the desired design. While batik has its origins in Asia, particularly in Indonesia, it has been embraced and adapted by various African countries, including Ghana. In Ghana, batik-making can be traced back to the mid-20th century when it gained popularity as a form of traditional textile art. The craft was introduced by artists and artisans who were inspired by the vibrant and expressive nature of batik. These early practitioners experimented with different designs, colors, and patterns, infusing local themes and motifs into their creations. Over time, batik became an important part of Ghanaian culture and identity. It is not only used for clothing but also for various decorative and functional items such as wall hangings, tablecloths, and accessories. The art form often reflects the rich cultural heritage of Ghana, incorporating symbols, proverbs, and traditional stories into the designs. Ghanaian batik artists often employ a combination of traditional and contemporary elements, creating a unique fusion of styles. The process of making batik involves applying hot wax to the fabric using various tools to create the desired patterns. The wax acts as a resist, preventing dye from penetrating the waxed areas. After dyeing, the wax is removed, revealing the intricate designs on the fabric. Today, batik-making in Ghana continues to thrive as both a traditional craft and a form of artistic expression. Many artisans and designers draw inspiration from Ghana's diverse cultural landscape, incorporating elements from different regions and ethnic groups into their batik creations. The art form has also gained international recognition, with Ghanaian batik products being sought after both locally and abroad. In summary, the history of batik in Ghana is a testament to the creativity and adaptability of artists who have embraced and transformed this traditional technique into a vibrant and culturally significant art form within the country. HISTORY OF BATIK In the mid-nineteenth century, the Belanda Hitam, or "Black Dutchmen," are said to have introduced batik to West Africa after serving as indentured soldiers for the Dutch in Indonesia. Returning from their conscriptions with trunks of fine Javanese batik, the opulent patterns captured the imagination of their friends and relatives. However, textile history is complex, and only a handful of recruits returned to West Africa with batik due to delayed payments. Batik, with roots traced to Egyptian mummies, is a tradition found globally, from Southeast Asia to Japan and India. Europeans, particularly the Dutch, played a significant role in industrializing batik from the seventeenth century onward. In West Africa, Dutch Scholar Ineke van Kessel suggests that batik arrived from India over trans-Saharan routes. Local populations, like the Yoruba in Nigeria, incorporated wax printing into their textiles. European traders brought wax and non-wax fabrics to West Africa in the seventeenth century, targeting a population ready for their consumption. European designers adapted prints for the African market...

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...

Vintage hand made Gujarat Saurashta Ethnic beadead textile India. Hand Beaded Guarat Indian panel textile framed in a lucite box. Amazing work of hand beading by Chakla Indian, Gujarat state, Saurashtra or Kutch region. Such a nice piece of visual interest, and a beautiful acquisition for any textile lover. Vintage Chakla hand-embroidered wall hanging, Rabari of Gujarat Beadwork, Patchwork. The method of work is a tri-bead system (tran moti-no thansiya), worked row-by-row, three beads being taken up at each stitch; on the return row, the stitching of the beads moves forward one position, so that as the work progresses row-by-row a close rhomboid network is formed.The beadwork is set into a frame of applique silk material Manufacturing Process: Handmade Materials: Cotton, silk. Period: Late 19th/ early 20th century. Most native beadwork...

Vintage Arabian Mughal leather shoes with gold embroidered curled toe. Amazing vintage Mughal Middle Eastern Moorish gold embroidered shoes with gold t...

Japanese horse trapping, "Uma-No-Haragake", Tsutsugaki, cotton, Meiji period This type of haragake is called yuiage ("tied up"). The central portion covered the belly of the horse an...

Originally purchased from Hong Kong, this Chinese antique embroidery presented in a museum quality. This textile was a roundel design likely from the center front of a noble woman's...

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

Green bed cover patchwork made in India. Featuring stylized peacocks and elephants in gold lame threads. backed up with black linen. Great to use as a bed...

Elegant Moroccan caftan metallic silk floral brocade, circa 1970s. This light summery caftan is crafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit, fe...

These Moroccan silk slippers are handmade to perfection the inside sole is crafted of soft leather. hand-sewn leather sole. You won't want to take ...

Large Aubusson style tapestry with an orientalist 19th century scene depicting Arabs figures and Middle Eastern Moorish architecture in the background. Probably a scene in North Afr...

19th Century Islamic Art, Ottoman Moorish Metallic Threads Embroidered Arched Textile. Collectible Museum quality antique textile fragment probably part of a wall hanging or mirror cloth. Early 19th century antique Islamic Ottoman Empire style embroidered silk and metal thread panel. Compositions in Moorish 8 pointed star design medallions surrounded by scrolling vine, lined, scattered losses and loose threads to silk. Antique Oriental Byzantine textile depicting embroidered flowers depicting branches filled-in with silk floss threads creating an intricate embroidered pattern. On two of the corners, the antique textile panel is embellished with bands of blue silk rushing framed by with antique metallic trims, this dramatic embroidered of meandering botanical's are done in earthy colors and embroidered on natural linen. An antique Ottoman Empire textile decorative and historical artifact. "Ottoman silk textiles are among the most elegant textiles produced in the Islamic word. Executed in a range of woven techniques including satin and velvet, these silks were produced for use both within the Ottoman Empire and for export to Europe and the Middle East, where they were considered among the most prized luxury objects. Most Ottoman silks produced for use within the Empire were used either for garments or furnishings." Condensed from: Nazanin Hedayat Munroe. Department of Islamic Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This antique Islamic Art...

Hand embroidered in Japan, this large framed silk embroidered wall art was made in Meiji era, approximated 1900s. Very detailed hand embroidere...

Elegant exotic Moroccan brocade caftan vintage maxi dress gown, circa 1970s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embellished entirely by hand. One ...

1950s vintage silk sari tapestry quilt patchwork. 1950s Vintage Silk Sari Textile Quilt Patchwork made in India. Handcrafted quilt patchwork made from antiqu...

Vintage 1950s Burmese Kalaga Tapestry pillow warrior and horses. Elaborately detailed vintage Burmese Kalaga tapestry made into a pillow cover...

Jim Thompson elephant print large 32 inches square linen decorative pillow cover in burnt orange color. Elegant burnt orange designer large ...

Elegant Moroccan hooded burnous cape in off-white fine wool with black and ivory passementerie trim and closure a long tassel on hood, the caftan is fully Lined.The burnus (also call...

Elegant Moroccan gentleman damask fabric yellow gold vintage caftan. Moroccan caftan yellow gold vintage gentleman kaftan, circa 1970. One of a kind...

1930s Paisley Kalamkari textile from India. Hand blocked vegetable and iron oxide dyes on cotton. The fabric is printed using patterned wooden st...

Early 20th child Middle Eastern Efe Zeybek Jacket. Kid Efe Zeybek Costume Turkish authentic ethnic vest. Dark brown red velvet with gold foliates and gold trim. Open sleeves, red cotton lining. Antique collector red velvet jacket with gold Middle Eastern Moorish style embroidery. Small tiny Turkish antique vest...

Elegant Moroccan luxury silk caftan gown. Stunning elegant classic Dupioni silk fabric in ivory color. easy light to wear around the house or at a party. This long maxi dress kaftan ...

Vintage large Isfahan block printed cotton hand printed fabric bedspread or wall Hanging Textile or table cloth. Persian Paisley Kalamkari textile hand b...

Handwoven Bogolan mud cloth textile from Mali, Africa, Bambara. It is a handwoven tribal cotton fabric traditionally dyed with fermented mud. Woven Afr...

These Moroccan silk slippers are handmade to perfection the inside sole is crafted of soft leather. hand-sewn leather sole. You won't want to take ...

Vintage Burmese Kalaga, Mandalay. A wall hanging embroidered tapestry inspired from a scene in the Jataka Tales. The embroidery depicts a prince riding...

Originally purchased from Hong Kong, this Chinese antique embroidery presented in a museum quality. This textile was a roundel design likely from the center front of a noble woman's...

Pair of framed Chinese silk embroideries from the 19th century with supporting documents from Hong Kong. Each piece is approximately 15 ...

Moroccan leather slippers are handmade to perfection the inside sole is crafted of soft leather. Hand-sewn sole and handcrafted in Fez Morocco. You won't want to take the Moroccan b...

Antique silk pillow with metallic threads and amber gold velvet . Antique Silk Velvet Lumbar Pillow with Metallic Gold Threads. Handcrafted luxury ...

Amazing vintage caftan, royal blue silk velvet heavily hand embroidered with silver trim, circa 1970s The velvet kaftan is handcrafted and embel...

Elegant Moroccan caftan hot pink color embroidered with silver, circa 1970s. This long maxi poly jersey dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with traditional designs in silve...

These Moroccan silk slippers are handmade to perfection the inside sole is crafted of soft leather. These shoes are the traditional Moroccan shoes, all hand made with hand-sewn leather sole. You won't want to take the Moroccan babouches off your feet! Moroccan slippers...

Moroccan caftan, evening or interior white and gold lace dress kaftan with gold trim. Handmade vintage exotic 1970s metallic white and gold caftan gown, ceremonial Kaftan from North ...

Vintage hooded Moroccan emerald green caftan with gold trim embroidered, circa 1970s. This light summery djellabah is crafted in Morocco and tailo...

Moroccan leather slippers are handmade to perfection the inside sole is crafted of soft leather. Black leather ethnic shoes Hand-sewn sole and handcrafted in Fez Morocco. You won't...

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...

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. ...

Elegant vintage Moroccan Moorish caftan. brocade metallic aquamarine blue embroidered with silver threads. Maxi dress gown circa 1970s. This vintage Moo...

These Moroccan silk slippers are handmade to perfection the inside sole is crafted of soft leather. hand-sewn leather sole. You won't want to take ...

Elegant Moroccan caftan white floral embroidered with gold trim. This long maxi dress kaftan trim is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Mi...

Vintage Moorish Moroccan blue caftan, circa 1970s. Vintage Moorish Maxi Dress kaftan in Excellent condition never worn. Made in Morocco and imported for Mr...

Antique Silk Lawon Ceremonial Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra. A narrow rectangular silk textile dyed in 2 colors by the tritik (stitched and gathered resist) process having a crisp delineation of a magenta diamond...

Handmade Moroccan goat hair fur babouche slippers. Fabulous handstitched slippers made in Marrakech from natural long goats hair leather sole with elongated toe. Moroccan leather s...

Black silk decorative accent throw pillow with tassels. Gold embroidered silk with four large tassels. Baroque gold floral decor embroidered in front of the pillow.

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, fa...

Elegant Moroccan caftan in turquoise and gold floral lame metallic and embroidered trim, circa 1970s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. It’s crafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, embellished sleeves. It comes in 2 pieces, an under garment...

Elegant Moroccan white ivory and old brocade kaftan embroidered with gold trim threads. Size L to XL circa 1980s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embro...

Custom made lumbar silk pillow made from a wedding silk sari in orange, fushia, gold and green colors. Decorative twisted trims all around. Luxury Rajasthan Mughal style decorative...

Decorative accent throw silk pillow made from vintage silk sari borders.One of a kind, blue, green, gold, green, purple, metallic threads.Handcrafted in India.We do have multiple in ...

Fabulous large Kakaga Burmese bead embroidered adorned with sequins and beads tapestry wall hanging . This vintage handcrafted needlework wall hanging tapestry shows ten different scenes from the ancient epic Hindu poem, the Ramayana, or from Buddhist mythology. You can imagine how many hours went into producing this piece of work. The figures are sewn using a combination of metallic threads and adorned with sequins, beads and glass stones. Most Kalagas are best hung in a frame but not under glass so that the detail and texture can be fully appreciated. They can also be hung as-is without a frame. Such a large tapestry could take months to complete. Asian figural Kalaga hand embroidered with jeweled tapestry...