Unusual Late 1940s / Early 1950s Woven Hemp / Raffia Summer Skirt - French Couture true Fifth Avenue New York

Fifth Avenue New York

Bust: flexible but 36” max to achieve the fit pictured

The stylish oversized collar leads to a row of four fabric covered buttons running down the centre of the jacket

It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist that can be further cinched in with the original fabric belt

This wonderful blouse was made in the 1930s from silk in a rainbow of stripes

Unusual Late 1940s / Early 1950s Woven Hemp / Raffia Summer Skirt - French Couture true Fifth Avenue New YorkLate 1940s Early 1950s Woven Raffia Midi Skirt A genuinely rare textile piece, this skirt is hand woven from natural raffia in warm honey tones, with a subtle textured stripe running through the weave. Full and softly flared, it falls into easy movement from a fitted waist a wonderfully tactile, summery piece that feels every bit as fresh today as it would have done in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Features Era: Late 1940s early 1950s Material: Woven