1975 Thea Porter Exhibited Green Multi Textile Abaya Caftan Dress designer-scott-barrie † The piece work to

† The piece work to create the skirting in particular is extraordinary - it actually used curved seams where the panels are inserted to create the shape

Fully lined in a nude silk net through the upper shoulders and a black silk through the skirt & bodice

Excellent condition and a beautiful piece

The knit through the body is nubby and both the flowers and braiding are raised so has an extra dimension to it

Some minor darkening marks here and there across the surface but nothing that impacts the overall presentation

1975 Thea Porter Exhibited Green Multi Textile Abaya Caftan Dress designer-scott-barrie † The piece work toThis Thea Porter caftan dress was made in 1975 and was one of the dresses that I lent from my archives for the 2015 exhibit "Thea Porter 70s Bohemian Chic" at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London, curated by Laura McLaws Helms. The mix of textiles used in the construction of this caftan was specifically noted upon on the display card that accompanied this dress in the exhibit. The card stated: Abaya, c. 1975, Designed by Thea Porter. Additional