1960s Pakistani Embellished Velvet Caftan Dress 1950s and light-catching

and light-catching

Some of the stitches of the inside lining at the collar are coming loose

sleeker and more streamlined when wrapped closer on a fuller figure (up to L)

Pair it with a vintage knit

Gentle age-related fading to the cotton and light fold marks consistent with wear

1960s Pakistani Embellished Velvet Caftan Dress 1950s and light-catchingVintage Pakistani Embroidered Velvet Caftan with Mirror Work (c. 1960s) A striking and richly textured velvet caftan, hand embroidered in vivid red geometric motifs and studded with tiny mirror discs, known as shisha embroidery. Likely originating from Sindh or Punjab, this piece reflects traditional artisan techniques that have been practiced for centuries. Caftans such as this were originally worn as everyday or ceremonial garments in South Asia,