1970s Blockprint Cotton Dress

1970s Blockprint Cotton DressA beautiful lightweight cotton gauze dress in deep indigo tones with soft pink floral block print and contrasting border. Features a quilted yoke with delicate gold ric rac style trim, echoed at the sleeves and hem. Softly gathered through the body with an easy, everyday silhouette. Styling: Easy everyday piece, works with boots, sandals or clogs, also great layered over jeans due to the shorter length Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no

Underbust (empire seam): 41 cm / 16

designed to be worn open and layered

The buttons are typical of Wolkenstricker’s handmade detail tradition

contrast with a leather clutch and bold jewellery for evening

prized for their craftsmanship and natural insulating quality

and construction are characteristic of Romanian and broader Balkan folk dress of the interwar period

it features a striking floral motif in deep crimson and ochre with hints of indigo

body-skimming fit

while the suede itself is velvety and supple to the touch — a hallmark of higher-end boutique production from the early to mid-1970s

contributing to the fluid

Avoid wringing or twisting

Construction & MaterialPatchwork construction combining silks