{"product_id":"prettiest-1960s-hand-block-printed-coral-blue-ivory-100-cotton-full-caftan-w-front-belt","title":"Prettiest 1960s Hand Block Printed Coral Blue \u0026 Ivory 100% Cotton Full Caftan w Front Belt","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Shrimpton Couture Archives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is an amazing caftan that was made in Pakistan in the 1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe fabric is 100% cotton and it would have been hand block printed by layering the colour over each other as they go to create the incredible pattern that you see.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe full and open cut make it very easy to wear and fit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe neckline is slightly scooped and at the front a double button sits above a small keyhole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI love that the buttons are covered in the same fabric and the loops are made out of the same fabric as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe body of the caftan is cut straight and loose over the body to the hem. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere are openings along each side for your wrists to slip through and a partial horizontal seam that creates a bit of a hidden \u003cem\u003e'sleeve'\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA band of the same fabric runs across the front waist and then inside the caftan there are ties attached at each side of the inside front so that you can add some shape. I took photos of how this looks from the back inside. You can also leave the ties hanging inside so it is very full and open. This really allows you to fit it on pretty much any body size or shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe caftan is unlined and closes with a back metal zipper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere is no size tag present so please go by the measurements below\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeamed arm opening is 20\" around\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 45\" across from side seam to side seam all the way down\u003cbr\u003eLength: 56.5\" from neck to the hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53172760215836,"sku":null,"price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_38d36bd5-d80f-4976-893d-e0d7a93b6865.jpg?v=1760554526","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/prettiest-1960s-hand-block-printed-coral-blue-ivory-100-cotton-full-caftan-w-front-belt","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}