70s Afghan Plisse Goddess Dress w/ Silk Embroidery 90s suitAn incredible Afghan Pliss Dress Circa 1970s These special dresses were made in the late 1960s 1970s out of Afghani burkas. Silk embroidered designs cover the front yoke and back neckline. Deep, dark green Fabric composition, no label but I believe the body and sleeves (pleated sections) are rayon and the yoke is cotton with silk embroidery Huge sweeping dress with winged sleeves Some very minor flaws consistent with age, some minor holes in dress
• Stretch 80% Nylon
Underarm - underarm: 42cm // Length from underarm: 32cm
• Fitted button up
As a sash or headpiece: Free size
• Collectible vintage that will only appreciate with time
fitted shoulders + a light swing to the base
• Buttons at waist with long draped piece of fabric that comes up through the centre to create 'pants'
which is so unusual
• Dreamy 90s sheer gauze piece
• A couple of very minor tiny marks
• Pleated midi
simple & beautiful design by Country Road