1970s Indian Cotton Gauze Block Print Dress with Tiered Skirt (Deadstock)

1970s Indian Cotton Gauze Block Print Dress with Tiered Skirt (Deadstock)A truly stunning original 1970s Indian cotton gauze dress in an exceptional palette of soft blue, maroon, and purple tones a piece that perfectly captures the beauty of traditional block print textiles. The construction is particularly special, featuring a two tiered design with a longer underskirt in rich blue and a semi sheer gauze overlay adorned with intricate floral and border prints. This layered effect creates beautiful depth, movement, and

Known for their vibrant printed maxi dresses and wrap skirts

consistent with careful period maintenance

The luxurious contrasting textures create an iconic rock-glam silhouette reminiscent of Penny Lane and Anita Pallenberg’s London style era

with a slightly flirtier cut that’s still true to the label’s signature softness

richly patterned and subtly shot through with fine silver lurex thread throughout the entire fabric

There is some light fading to the cotton

The embroidery draws on centuries-old techniques from Punjab and Gujarat

Hips: 56cm

Approximate fit:

Worked in vivid jewel tones — deep raspberry silk with blue

or layer under a jacket to let the embroidery peek through

size: S–MShoulders: 39 cm / 15