1970s Maridadi print maxi dress - Small Full skirt obviously not seen when worn

obviously not seen when worn

With elbow length wide raglan sleeve and rolled collar

with wide straight leg

with halterneck bodice knitted in royal blue with diamond pattern picked out

passing through loops at either side

1970s Maridadi print maxi dress - Small Full skirt obviously not seen when wornA fantastic example of the intersection of fashion, culture, and socio economical history; this 1975* piece is from Maridadi Fabrics, a community venture established in 1966 Kenya, screen printing cottons by hand. An interesting article from the time can be found here . *dated from the selvedge print With attractive squared halterneck tying to the back, the piece contrasts plain black cotton with the wonderful screenprinted Giraffes in white at bodice