1970s Black Green and Orange Paisley Print Kaftan

This striking, a-line maxi gown was designed by Madelyn Modes for Fredericks Freeport during the late 1960s to early 1970s. The fabric is mesmerising; a stiffened tangerine manmade ...

This sensational 1970s lamé paisley print maxi dress in gold, red, lilac and green is labelled Michael Modelle and is in excellent vintage condition. It has an opulent, bohemian aest...

From the Victorian period to the 1950s, 60s & 70s western fashion has been utilizing Indian sari silks in their designs. When speaking with our factory manager in India about sourcing real metal lamé he told us about a collection of antique sari his mother and aunts had in storage. We immediately knew we had to see them. Unlike modern sari and other metallic textiles which are woven with a more cost effective polyester fiber. The vintage sari silk is woven with real metal threads. These looms have to be manned by hand and it is a slow and laborious process which no one wants to resurrect. Each piece is made one at a time, utilizing the borders of the sari to maximum impact. Because many of the textiles are half a century old a few minor imperfections may be present. Think of these as time keepers and story tellers of the colorful Indian weddings and festivals they were worn to in their past lives. The beautiful metallic threads and silks still shine on for years to come. MORPHEW COLLECTION Orange & Blue Multicolored Silk Conversational Print...

RITA RUSSO c.1970's Black Symmetrical Paisley Signature Print Belted Maxi Dress Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Rita Russo Designer: Rita Russo Style: Maxi dress ...