Silk Embroidered Coat Dress with Mirrors: C20th Sindh, Pakistan
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A fabulous ankle length coat dress made in the early 20th century from a traditional floss silk and mirrored wedding shawl (Abochani) from Sindh in Pakistan dating from around 1910-20.
As you move the large sized mirrors catch the light which adds interest and glamour.
These shawls traditionally were made as dowry pieces and were worn at weddings and celebrations.
Embroidered in magenta pink and green floss silks to echo the colours or rubies and emeralds.
Amie, our model is a uk size 8.
Measurements: 34-36 inch bust