Sheer Embroidered 1970s Bohemian Tunic Dress with Satin Beaded Yoke 1970s The purple dye shows areas

The purple dye shows areas of fading and uneven uptake

balancing drama with versatility

India Imports helped introduce handcrafted Indian textiles to a countercultural audience increasingly drawn to non-Western aesthetics

a time when traditional needlework met modern materials and patterns

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 The purple dye shows areasA 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