1960s Bright Thread Hand Embroidered Black Caftan designer-valentino Sleeves: 20"

Sleeves: 20"

The photos really don't do it justice in capturing how wonderful the two fabrics are in person and how they play off of each other

Red silk is gathered up the front and into a high peak strapless bodice

cranes and butterflies done in a satin stitch

The hem is finished in a† tiny strip of back velvet so it is weighted properly

1960s Bright Thread Hand Embroidered Black Caftan designer-valentino Sleeves: 20"The needlework done on this caftan is fantastic the colors absolutely pops off of the black jersey background and there is an incredible amount of work on it. The caftan is cut long and lean and has a medium weight to it light enough so it does not feel bulky but with enough weight to hold the shape. I love the dramatic panels of hand done needlepoint embroidery work that runs all the way down each side and across the entire front panel in huge