1960s Bright Thread Hand Embroidered Black Caftan designer-valentino Red silk is gathered up

Red silk is gathered up the front and into a high peak strapless bodice

It is made of a beautiful printed velvet

The color is a deep rich chocolate

Gene Shelly dresses are the cream of the crop when it comes to knit pieces

The attached tie sits just off side and adds that perfect romantic

1960s Bright Thread Hand Embroidered Black Caftan designer-valentino Red silk is gathered upThe needlework done on this caftan is fantastic the colors absolutely pops off of the black jersey background and there is an incredible amount of work on it. The caftan is cut long and lean and has a medium weight to it light enough so it does not feel bulky but with enough weight to hold the shape. I love the dramatic panels of hand done needlepoint embroidery work that runs all the way down each side and across the entire front panel in huge