Rare Antique 1920s–Early 1930s Hand Embroidered Folk Dress – Black Rayon Crepe with Smocked Waist 1970s giving a soft and sculptural

giving a soft and sculptural line

These short

The dress features a distinctive quilted yoke at the front and back

adding movement and elegance when worn

drape or wearability

Rare Antique 1920s–Early 1930s Hand Embroidered Folk Dress – Black Rayon Crepe with Smocked Waist 1970s giving a soft and sculpturalA beautiful and vibrant hand embroidered folk dress dating to the late 1920s to early 1930s, crafted from soft black crepe and decorated with richly coloured floral embroidery. The fabric is a lightweight rayon crepe a material that became extremely fashionable during the late 1920s when art silk fabrics allowed designers to create fluid, elegant garments with beautiful drape. The dress features a striking embroidered chest panel framed by delicate