1960s Cotton Afghan Dress with Mirror Details

1960s Cotton Afghan Dress with Mirror Details1960s Afghan dress in beautifully time softened tones, featuring a richly embroidered bodice with remnants of traditional mirror work. An evocative and highly collectible piece, most likely dating to the late 1960s (possibly early 1970s). Crafted from a sturdy yet soft cotton, the dress has developed a natural, even patina over time the deep berry red and muted green having gently faded into complex, earthy hues that speak to decades of wear and life.

finished with charming decorative toggles adorned with small sequins — a subtle but special detail that elevates the piece

cobalt and soft jade reflects the early Art Deco fascination with East Asian aesthetics — part of the Chinoiserie and Japonisme revival that swept through Europe in the 1910s–30s

adorned with sculptural silver-tone snake hardware at both ends

Please note: this dress is designed to skim the body

when the fascination with Chinoiserie and Asian-inspired design was at its height

The embroidery has a beautiful softness and irregularity only really seen in older hand-guided work

originally adorned with small shisha mirrors

It can be worn open over trousers or jeans

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This blouse has a softly gathered peasant cut with light smocking at the waist

and there are some small age-related pinholes and areas of gentle thinning to the fabric