Rare 1960s Thea Porter Couture Brown Silk Open Caftan w Belt & Gold Tassles

The Shrimpton Couture Archives

  • Thea Porter couture label
  • made of a devore silk that has a bit of transparency between the design 
  • Fully open and full cut so will fit all sizes
  • Hooks partially down the front and can fully open
  • Can be worn as a caftan dress or layered coat
  • Has its original belt giving it a third way to wear it
  • Antique hand knotted tassels down each side 
  • Hand finishes throughout
  • no flaws

56" long when laying flat and 57" across side to side 

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