Lavender Quilted Cotton Lace Mini Dress | 1960s–70s Mexico 1950s richly patterned and subtly shot

richly patterned and subtly shot through with fine silver lurex thread throughout the entire fabric

featuring dramatic balloon dolman sleeves and a gathered skirt that moves beautifully with the body

tactile link to a nomadic textile tradition with centuries of history

91 cm / 35

purple was often worn as a subtle symbol of freedom

Lavender Quilted Cotton Lace Mini Dress | 1960s–70s Mexico 1950s richly patterned and subtly shotA wonderfully unusual lavender cotton dress that beautifully bridges the late 1960s and early 1970s. Constructed from a lightly quilted cotton with an intricate diamond stitched pattern throughout, the dress features delicate crochet lace inserts, a beautifully detailed lace waistband and softly flared sleeves trimmed with matching lace. The fitted bodice and gently flared skirt create a wonderfully feminine silhouette, while the soft lavender colour