Stunning 60s JOSEFA caftan dress! The colors are so cool, muted mustard yellow and grapefruit orange tones. Stripe side panels that are also present on the sleeves, The fabric is a heavier Manta cotton weave made to outlast time but there’s no stretch, you will need to give some wiggle room. Manta fabric is 100% organic cotton woven in an ancient Mayan custom. Their unique weaving creates a herringbone-textured pattern for an exquisite look and comfortable fit. These unique pieces are cross dyed. The construction is top notch. Beautiful dramatic angel sleeves the under arm area has been constructed open, very common with dramatic angel wings like these, it allows the sleeves to drape beautifully and the arms to have motion. Please see the measurements of the armholes. Vintage caftans can seem larger than they are with the bust and waist measurements but the armholes will give you a more precise size. Embroidery details throughout the dress. Pull over. Excellent vintage condition no rips, some faint spots. This is a rare gem 💎!
Josefa Ibarra was often called "The Coco Chanel of Mexico". All her designs were hand embroidered by women in Guadalajara. Her designs were worn by Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Grace of Monaco & Diana
Hand Made in Mexico
Dried Clean and Ready to Wear
Laid Flat:
19" Pit to Pit
7.5" Armpit Hole
20"Waist
52.5" Long
