Joyful 1960s Josefa Mexico Rainbow Ribbon on Ivory Cotton Caftan Dress w Zip Front designer-balestra-roma There are no other embellishments

There are no other embellishments and this simplicity lets it sit perfectly in place once on the body

It is very unusual and the cut tot he jacket especially is really amazing

5" from bottom of inner foundation garment to shortest hem

It is made from an inky black silk velvet with inset panels around the skirt

Joyful 1960s Josefa Mexico Rainbow Ribbon on Ivory Cotton Caftan Dress w Zip Front designer-balestra-roma There are no other embellishmentsI love Josefa caftans and have covered the history of the label a couple of times in my instagram (go peek one day). They are like owning a piece of wearable art. Every single one of them was entirely hand made and detailed. They were made in Mexico in the late sixties to early seventies and were the epitome of Bohemian chic in their day. They are easy to wear pieces that can go from the beach, to exploring far off markets, to being worn as an evening