1970s Black Caftan w Gold Thread Embroidered Trim & Edging designer-hardy-amies I know that Thea often

I know that Thea often sourced antique fabrics for her work and that is exactly how this feels to me - a Victorian summer weight cotton that is embroidered throughout

but I know it is Mac Tac as I saw the label myself

The colors used are as crisp and true now as when this was first made

This is an excellent example of his work and very well made

The top skims over he bust and has little gathers just under to emphasize

1970s Black Caftan w Gold Thread Embroidered Trim & Edging designer-hardy-amies I know that Thea oftenI 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