{"product_id":"1970s-silk-block-print-dress","title":"1970s Orange \u0026 Blue Silk Indian Block Print Dress - Size XS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage 70's India Hand Block Printed Silk Dress with Bishop Flounce Sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Late 1960's - 1970's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize estimate: Size XS, see measurements. The chest area is the tightest part of this garment.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor: A pink toned orange background with blue\u0026amp; white accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric: 100% Silk outer, fully lined with 100% silk \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Missing, I'm willing to bet this is a Treacy Lowe dress or a similar designer. It's very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures: This gorgeous silk dress features a geometric pattern in a striking orange and blue color scheme. This fabric was block printed by hand, likely in India like other similar dresses of this period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most unique aspect of this dress, which I've never seen before, are the sleeves. The sleeve is shaped so that there is a voluminous bishop sleeve, followed by an asymmetrical flounce sleeve cuff. The lining of the sleeve holds the shape of the bishop sleeve so it isn't reliant on the cuff to have volume. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI think there was inspiration drawn from antique Chinese garments for this design, the wave pattern at the borders and the sleeve cuff shapes remind me a bit of 19th century Chinese court robes. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress has a zipper in the back and the dress is about knee length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: In excellent vintage condition, no holes, stains or odors. From the inside of the dress it looks like it was professionally altered to adjust the fit of the chest and waist a little for the original owner. This has no effect on the exterior or wearability of the dress.  There was also a little wear to the fabric at the top of the collar so I've added some tiny stitches to increase it's durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBust: up to 34 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: 29 inches, I think this dress would look nice cinched with a belt if need be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 44 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve Length: 25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulder to Shoulder Seam: 15 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArmscye: 16 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have any questions or would like additional pictures, please feel free to send me a message and I'll be happy to help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Second Sight Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080719024424,"sku":"","price":298.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2604\/5480\/products\/1970s-orange-blue-silk-indian-block-print-dress-size-xs-502068.jpg?v=1706202511","url":"https:\/\/www.secondsightvintage.com\/products\/1970s-silk-block-print-dress","provider":"Second Sight Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}