Joyful 1960s Josefa Mexico Rainbow Ribbon on Ivory Cotton Caftan Dress w Zip Front designer-todd-oldham Shoulders: 19" but meant to

Shoulders: 19" but meant to drop off shoulder

Every seam and edging is completely hand done and the level of workmanship that has been put into this piece is extraordinary

These seams act almost like a breastplate giving the dress the most interesting visual detailing

You can see all the hand work on the back of the bodice

Woven through the silk is a winding flower and vine design that is entirely made form a gold lurex thread which gives the dress its metallic finish

Joyful 1960s Josefa Mexico Rainbow Ribbon on Ivory Cotton Caftan Dress w Zip Front designer-todd-oldham Shoulders: 19" but meant toI love Josefa caftans and have covered the history of the label a couple of times in my instagram (go peek one day). They are like owning a piece of wearable art. Every single one of them was entirely hand made and detailed. They were made in Mexico in the late sixties to early seventies and were the epitome of Bohemian chic in their day. They are easy to wear pieces that can go from the beach, to exploring far off markets, to being worn as an evening