1940s Chiapas Black Net Maxi-Skirt with Heavy Floral Embroidery gold_lame The front is deceptively simple

The front is deceptively simple in design with a shallow scoop neckline

HIP - 40 (102 cm)

around the bottom hem and at the cuffs

The dress comes with a coordinating scarf which can also be styled as a sash belt in matching fabric with beautiful tassel detailing created from strips of ribbon and braided wool in navy and red

The calf-length dress is long sleeved with a low plunging wrap over bodice

1940s Chiapas Black Net Maxi-Skirt with Heavy Floral Embroidery gold_lame The front is deceptively simpleA very fine and original Mexican Chiapas skirt hand embroidered in the 1940s. Part of the typical dancing costume of the Chiapas region in southern Mexico during this era, this weighty piece would have been paired with a coordinating blouse. Tailored from inky black net, it has a tiered construction and features exquisite hand embroidery all over in rainbow hues. The embroidery is detailed with vivacious flowers in rose pink, cobalt blue, tangerine