1970s Silk Jersey Bessi Caftan Dress designer-pauline-trigere the turn of the century

the turn of the century exotic and socialite Marchesa Luisa Casati and garden flowers

draped maxi dress that drapes and moves wonderfully because of the light chiffon fabric used to construct it

Over this is a abstract swirled design done entirely in interior silver painted glass tube beads

Item# DD1631

On a smaller frame it will sit fuller

1970s Silk Jersey Bessi Caftan Dress designer-pauline-trigere the turn of the centuryWhat an amazing Bessi caftan dress! Great Bessi pieces are right up there with Pucci and Leonard and this particular dress is just fabulous! A cornflower blue serves as the base and then pinks and yellows are screened onto this in a stunning floral design. It's all custom screened onto a fine silk jersey that holds the colors beautifully. They are as crisp and true now as when this was first made! The cut is beautiful the upper shoulders and sleeves