60s/70s India Imports of Rhode Island Block Print Maxi Dress 1950s while the bodice and sleeves

while the bodice and sleeves remain unlined

or dresses

lending shape and structure to the otherwise airy cut

Pieces like this draw from Tracht and neighbouring regional costumes

All seams intact and print still vibrant

60s/70s India Imports of Rhode Island Block Print Maxi Dress 1950s while the bodice and sleevesVintage Late 1960s Early 70s Elephant Print Cotton Dress by India Imports of Rhode Island This striking cotton dress from the late 1960s early 70s was made by India Imports of Rhode Island, one of the key U. S. companies responsible for popularising traditional Indian block prints in Western fashion. Known for their vibrant printed maxi dresses and wrap skirts, India Imports helped introduce handcrafted Indian textiles to a countercultural audience