The Shrimpton Couture Archives

• This is an amazing caftan that was made in Pakistan in the 1960s.
• The fabric is 100% cotton and it would have been hand block printed by layering the colour over each other as they go to create the incredible pattern that you see.
• The full and open cut make it very easy to wear and fit. 
• The neckline is slightly scooped and at the front a double button sits above a small keyhole.
• I love that the buttons are covered in the same fabric and the loops are made out of the same fabric as well.
• The body of the caftan is cut straight and loose over the body to the hem. 
• There are openings along each side for your wrists to slip through and a partial horizontal seam that creates a bit of a hidden 'sleeve'. 
• A band of the same fabric runs across the front waist and then inside the caftan there are ties attached at each side of the inside front so that you can add some shape. I took photos of how this looks from the back inside. You can also leave the ties hanging inside so it is very full and open. This really allows you to fit it on pretty much any body size or shape.
• The caftan is unlined and closes with a back metal zipper.
• There is no size tag present so please go by the measurements below
• Excellent condition

Seamed arm opening is 20" around
Width: 45" across from side seam to side seam all the way down
Length: 56.5" from neck to the hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

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