1960s Backless Blue & Gold Sari Inspired Silk Dress designer-biba It blouse gently above the

It blouse gently above the waist and I love the delicate little bows that sit atop each shoulder

The fabric is a silver and blue silk brocade and the silver has been woven through the fabric so that  series of silver dots adorn the entire surface

It has a mix of showgirl

statement piece in excellent condition

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1960s Backless Blue & Gold Sari Inspired Silk Dress designer-biba It blouse gently above theA fine silk organza in a beautiful dusty blue with a touch of iridescent purple to the fabric was used to create this stunning halter dress. Taking its cues from the far east, it has an exotic sari feel to it and I love the gold thread used to create the beautiful pattern that runs over its surface and details the waist. During this time period and into the early seventies India held a great fascination as it continued to open to the Western world.