1970s Black Caftan w Silver Thread Embroidered Trim & Edging designer-valentino Three part riveted construction retains

Three part riveted construction retains original pin back

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

It is made from sculpted ice blue silk taffeta with the most dramatic and large puffed sleeves and shawl collar

light wool is a beautiful example

With no tag present it is  of course being sold as an anonymous piece so it is a tremendous bargain

1970s Black Caftan w Silver Thread Embroidered Trim & Edging designer-valentino Three part riveted construction retainsI 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