1970s Red Afghan Kuchi Dress

1970s Red Afghan Kuchi DressAn original 1970s Afghan dress made from lightweight cotton and patterned in deep berry, wine and red tones. Dresses of this kind emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s when traditional garments from Afghanistan were brought to Europe via the overland routes and sold through markets, boutiques and alternative fashion scenes. These garments were typically handmade or assembled in small workshops using traditional textiles and embroidery techniques and

and earthy tones

No holes or structural flaws

insulating jacket with real presence and weight — far removed from later decorative or lightweight interpretations of the style

balanced by a soft

A striking and unusual bohemian folkloric dress dating to the late 1960s–1970s

Pit to pit: 57cm

Shoulder to hem:

shimmering green wool thread

so please compare measurements carefully with a similar structured coat

gathered): up to 51 cm / 20

While originally intended as lingerie or an under-blouse layer over a corset

Gorgeous under sheer gowns or worn alone with strappy heels