Caftan
August 2019 (designed and made)
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Bespoke reversible caftan by Patience Torlowei for André Leon Talley: 1) black and brown hand-crinkled silk dupioni with embroidery and applique butterfly details. Embroidery around the neckline is reminiscent of traditional Hausa robes. 2) blue, white and purple plaid and printed fabric over-embroidered with scrolling designs, embroidery around the neckline reminscent of traditional Hausa robes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | silk dupioni, crinkled, embroidered and appliquéd |
| Brief description | Bespoke caftan by Patience Torlowei for André Leon Talley, August 2019. Reversible, one side black and brown hand-crinkled silk dupioni with embroidery and applique butterfly details,the reverse of blue, white and purple plaid and printed fabric over-embroidered with scrolling designs |
| Physical description | Bespoke reversible caftan by Patience Torlowei for André Leon Talley: 1) black and brown hand-crinkled silk dupioni with embroidery and applique butterfly details. Embroidery around the neckline is reminiscent of traditional Hausa robes. 2) blue, white and purple plaid and printed fabric over-embroidered with scrolling designs, embroidery around the neckline reminscent of traditional Hausa robes. |
| Production type | Haute couture |
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| Accession number | T.72-2023 |
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| Record created | February 20, 2023 |
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