Egyptian Evening Dresses and Gowns

A headturning vintage evening dress . The dress is made of a brown and gold assuit fabric dating from the 1920s. It simply pops over the head and ties with a belt at the waist . In v...

This spectacular late 1910s - 1920 Egyptian hammered silver Assiut kaftan is a rare and extremely collectable piece. The line of the kaftan is soft and fluid with long wide set sleeves and full volumes of fabric that flare out from the bust with an ankle length hemline. The gold tinted silver-work is arranged in meticulous detail into a bold geometric textile and vertical linear design. Made to be loose fitting this sensational piece is for the serious collector and would best suit a US size 4-6, UK size 8-10 due to the petite bust measurement. In absolutely beautiful antique condition, we have counted around half a dozen tiny to small beaks in the tulle to side and back panels which in no way detract from this important antique textile. They are very hard to spot except on close inspection and are difficult to photograph. We have priced to reflect this. Sleeve measurement - 28.5" This kaftan pre-dates 1922 with the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb and the subsequent years when the fashion for all things Egyptian reached its zenith until 1926. Many later 1920s Assiut fabrics feature coptic symbols which is indicative of fabric produced for export. Assiut fabric was fashioned into exotic shawls, dresses and jackets during the flapper era worldwide and demand was insatiable. This ancient metal...

This Kaftan is made from 1920s Egyptian Assuit. This is a very rare large full panel which goes down to the ground and fits any size. Note the piece is...

Caftan-style dress in black Assuit fabric, mesh woven with silver metal, that originated in Egypt and popularized after the Egyptomania following the opening of King Tut's tomb in 19...

1920s Egyptian Assuit Dress

1920s Assuit Net and Silver Dress

1920s Egyptian Assuit Metal and Cotton Net Dress. Hammered silver adorns the cotton net on this piece from the Art Deco era. Egyptian goods were quite ...

1960s Assuit Sterling Silver Dress. A one of a kind hand made Assuit Sterling Silver Dress. A truly stunning piece! "Assuit where it is made, is a textile marrying cotton or linen m...

A spectacularly dramatic and high quality Egyptian caftan made by suppliers to King Farouk of Egypt in the 50s! Fashioned in a dramatically voluminous and ...

This is a great dress made from Egyptian assutes. Black cotton net is hand applied with nickel silver decoration in geometric patterns all over the dress. The neckline is outlined w...