Vintage Embellished Afghan Kuchi Dress 1930s fluid weave typical of the

fluid weave typical of the era

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Vintage Embellished Afghan Kuchi Dress 1930s fluid weave typical of theVintage Afghan Kuchi DressAn extraordinary vintage Kuchi dress, brought to West Berlin from Afghanistan in the 1970s, where it was already considered old. This piece is a vibrant example of Central Asian nomadic dress, hand constructed from an array of recycled silk, cotton and brocade textiles. The striking patchwork construction, densely embroidered yoke, and mirrorwork discs on the upper sleeves reflect the traditional ornamentation of the Kuchi