Pre 1920s Egyptian Black Hammered Metal Assiut Dress novelty_cotton yellow and rich russet red

yellow and rich russet red feature in this early 1960s rose print cocktail dress

The quality is sublime and this was a very chic French brand at the time

This necklace fastens with a chain at the rear of the neck that is secured with Césarée’s recognisable S-shaped hook clasp and engraved with the brand name

which holds the form of the cross in place

Around 80 years of age

Pre 1920s Egyptian Black Hammered Metal Assiut Dress novelty_cotton yellow and rich russet redThis rare and original kaftan pre dates 1922 with the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb and the subsequent years when the fashion for all things Egyptian reached its zenith until 1926. The ancient metal embroidery technique marries cotton mesh with small strips of hammered metal and was fashioned into exotic shawls, dresses and jackets during the flapper era worldwide. Ottoman in origin, it gradually spread south to Egypt and hence earlier pieces are