Sheer Embroidered 1970s Bohemian Tunic Dress with Satin Beaded Yoke 1970s dense pure new wool

dense pure new wool

light wear and hand-crafted irregularities typical of genuine tribal silver work

a time when traditional needlework met modern materials and patterns

The purple dye shows areas of fading and uneven uptake

The use of silk – rarer than the usual cotton or linen bases of regional embroidery – makes this piece particularly special and adds a graceful drape

Sheer Embroidered 1970s Bohemian Tunic Dress with Satin Beaded Yoke 1970s dense pure new woolA dreamy and ethereal original from the 1970s, this semi sheer tunic dress captures the romantic bohemian spirit of the era. Crafted from a delicate crinkled chiffon or gauze like fabric, it features floaty balloon sleeves, shimmering lurex stripes, and vivid hand painted flowers in shades of coral red, lilac, and soft blue. The show stopping detail is the quilted satin yoke, richly adorned with small, colourful glass beads a striking blend of texture