1970s Black Caftan w Silver Thread Embroidered Trim & Edging designer-valentino silver and gold thread-work all

silver and gold thread-work all woven to create fabric that has a subtle metallic sheen

light wool is a beautiful example

sometimes outrageous clothing and was particularly adept in the use of silk chiffon and silk jersey

They were hand made in in various vacation spots around the world during the late sixties to early seventies and were the epitome of vacation chic

It is very heavy - the interior silk taffeta and velvet exterior combined with that silver metal braiding and huge glass rhinestones all add up in weight

1970s Black Caftan w Silver Thread Embroidered Trim & Edging designer-valentino silver and gold thread-work allI have a few variations of these caftans landing in the shop. All came from a woman who traveled extensively and spent a lot of time in Morocco during the late 1970s and she apparently wore these there. She had these caftans custom made in a variety of color and fabric combinations. Each is the same loose and easy shape and all are made out of what feels like a silk and linen mix fabric that has just a touch of transparency to it, They are so chic and