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Moroccan Vintage Caftan in Gold Metallic Brocade, Maxi Gown Dress Kaftan

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Moroccan vintage gold and silver metallic floral brocade dress kaftan with gold trim. Handmade ceremonial caftan from North Africa, Morocco. Vintage exotic 1970s metallic brocade caftan gown. The luminous cream and gold metallic caftan maxi dress caftan is made in a subtle metallic floral patterned brocade with shades of gold and bronze, with running down the centre round braided gold and purple buttons from the neckline to the hemline. Princess long wide sleeves, fully front gold thread buttoning with 99 gold, sage and purple hand-knotted looped buttons. Great as a chic maxi dress can be worn buttoned up or left open. The caftan is perfect for a man or woman, Dress measurement flat: Shoulder: 18" (seam to seam) Sleeve: 23" (shoulder seam to cuff) Chest: 27" (armpit to armpit) Waist: 28" (narrowest point) Hip: 29" (measured 6" below waist) Total Length: 57" (centre back to hem; excluding collar) Hand crafted by Moroccan artist designer, this is a one of a kind caftan, inspired by the tales of princess of the Arabian Nights. The Kaftan is a long and wide tunic, collarless, long-sleeved, worn by man and women. The Moroccan kaftans inspired European and global designers as Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, and many more who made the caftan famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Hand made in Morocco.
  • Similar to:
    Yves Saint Laurent (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 57 in (144.78 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Moorish (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KFA41stDibs: LU906823210002
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