1960s Metallic Indian Gold and Red Silk Waistcoat 1930s-silk-floral Black bullrush-like forms are scattered

Black bullrush-like forms are scattered across the pattern

It falls to the floor and is detailed with subtle florals and stripes down the whole length

It closes at the front with two large black silk-covered buttons

Our model is a UK 6 US 0-2 and 5'11" and this coat had plenty of room on her

The pencil skirt has three wide pleats either side of the waist band and falls below the knee to mid-calf

1960s Metallic Indian Gold and Red Silk Waistcoat 1930s-silk-floral Black bullrush-like forms are scatteredThis magnificent, elongated waistcoat was designed in the 1960s from very fine Indian woven silk. Tailored to a fitted silhouette, it is cut to echo the curves of the body and falls below the hip line to the thigh. It has a high Mandarin collar and is adorned with dozens of stunning fabric covered buttons the length of the front which fasten through fabric loops. The bottom of the waistcoat is left slight open below the buttons. The fabric is