Pre 1920s Egyptian Black Hammered Metal Assiut Dress novelty_cotton The quality is sublime and

The quality is sublime and this was a very chic French brand at the time

cobalt blue and yellow thread

yellow and rich russet red feature in this early 1960s rose print cocktail dress

This French haute couture 1950s cream lace bustier dress hugs the female silhouette to perfection

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Pre 1920s Egyptian Black Hammered Metal Assiut Dress novelty_cotton The quality is sublime andThis rare and original kaftan pre dates 1922 with the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb and the subsequent years when the fashion for all things Egyptian reached its zenith until 1926. The ancient metal embroidery technique marries cotton mesh with small strips of hammered metal and was fashioned into exotic shawls, dresses and jackets during the flapper era worldwide. Ottoman in origin, it gradually spread south to Egypt and hence earlier pieces are