1970s Pastel Dreams Afghan Dress 1930s showcasing exceptional regional skill and

showcasing exceptional regional skill and textile artistry

which has been professionally and expertly repaired and is now barely visible

Minor irregularities in the print are inherent to the block printing process

These gowns

this jacket has no closures and falls naturally at the front

1970s Pastel Dreams Afghan Dress 1930s showcasing exceptional regional skill and1970s Afghan Cotton Dress with Embroidered Yoke A beautiful 1970s Afghan dress, likely made for the Western export market during the height of the hippie trail era. Cut from indigo cotton with a hand blocked print, it features a contrasting embroidered yoke and dramatic flared skirt, finished with wide sleeve borders. The silhouette bridges Afghan folk costume and Western bohemian style exactly the kind of piece sold in Londons Carnaby Street