1970s Maridadi print maxi dress - Small Full skirt with halterneck bodice knitted in

with halterneck bodice knitted in royal blue with diamond pattern picked out

A delightful 1940s neckpiece

With elbow length wide raglan sleeve and rolled collar

still with the plasticy coating to inner gusset so I would say hardly worn

obviously not seen when worn

1970s Maridadi print maxi dress - Small Full skirt with halterneck bodice knitted inA fantastic example of the intersection of fashion, culture, and socio economical history; this 1975* piece is from Maridadi Fabrics, a community venture established in 1966 Kenya, screen printing cottons by hand. An interesting article from the time can be found here . *dated from the selvedge print With attractive squared halterneck tying to the back, the piece contrasts plain black cotton with the wonderful screenprinted Giraffes in white at bodice