1970s Embroidered Afghan Dress 1980s colour and relaxed

colour and relaxed

Please note on wear and sensitivity

sleeveless cut and side hook-and-eye closures suggest it was originally worn as part of festive folk dress—most likely from Eastern Europe

framed by striking red knitted trim that resembles ribbon but is fully integrated into the knit

One size fits many and can be worn open or shut

1970s Embroidered Afghan Dress 1980s colour and relaxedA striking handmade cotton dress featuring dense hand embroidery across the front yoke, cuffs, and hem in vivid ochre, crimson, and plum tones. The geometric motifs and contrasting red lining recall folk embroidery traditions from the wider Central and South West Asian region, often associated with Afghan village craft of the 1960s70s. The yoke is structured and slightly rigid, giving shape through the bodice before the skirt falls loosely below.