1960s Nat Kaplan Silk Brocade Midi Dress w Elaborate Crystal Detailing designer-fred-perlberg The body of the caftan

The body of the caftan is cut very full and open with very wide sleeves that comes out from the sides

Hand sewn finishes and the bead work is hand placed and hand sewn

The cut is a forgiving shift shape that falls fairly straight from the shoulders to the waist and then flares out a bit more to the hem

Made of a thicker cotton

1960s Nat Kaplan Silk Brocade Midi Dress w Elaborate Crystal Detailing designer-fred-perlberg The body of the caftanNat Kaplan was a dress manufacturer that opened in 1935 and produced well made mid range garments for about 50 years. They tended to use great fabrics and the pieces were finely tailored. Fit was paramount and they did not skimp on details to give their clients amazing value for their money. This dress is beautiful and and very feminine feeling. The bodice is fitted with little cap sleeves. The waist is set high and is detailed with a pretty flat bow