1960s-70s Velvet Afghan Baluchi Tunic Top 1970s light liquid satin that moves

light liquid satin that moves with extraordinary grace

and the painted surface is vibrant with only the lightest signs of age

These skirts were part of the great wave of Indian textiles exported in the 1960s and 70s

This blouse does not fit like a standard top

a tiny area has lifted slightly — very minor and not visible when carried

1960s-70s Velvet Afghan Baluchi Tunic Top 1970s light liquid satin that movesA beautiful and richly worked Afghan Baluchi tunic dating to the late 1960s1970s, crafted in saturated burnt orange velvet and densely embroidered with traditional geometric and floral motifs. This piece features intricate hand embroidery throughout, accented with small mirror elements and decorative stitching along the neckline, chest panel, cuffs and central pocket detail. The embroidery is worked in contrasting tones of green, yellow, turquoise and