1960s Josefa Hand Embroidered Natural Linen & Black Caftan Dress W Incredible Sleeves Starter The ruffles are also used

The ruffles are also used to finish each incredible sleeve

Fully lined in a black silk and closes with silk covered snaps and the tie belt as descried above

It is fairly heavy as the bead work is very thick and extensive but it sits well when on and does not actually feel heavy when worn

Truly incredible and a nod to the absolute fantastical fabric work of glory days gone by

1960s Josefa Hand Embroidered Natural Linen & Black Caftan Dress W Incredible Sleeves Starter The ruffles are also usedI love Josefa caftans and have covered the history of the label a couple of times in my instagram. They are like owning a piece of wearable art. Every single one of them was entirely hand made and detailed. They were made in Mexico in the late sixties to early seventies and were the epitome of Bohemian chic in their day. They are easy to wear pieces that can go from the beach, to exploring far off markets, to being worn as an evening piece depending