1950s Handmade Mexican Floral Embroidered White Cotton Dress designer-azzedine-alaia There has been some disintegration

There has been some disintegration  to some of the thread along the front pleating on the skirt and I see the occasion 'picking' or snag in fabric here and there

Everything about it is easy to wear and has great lines

These give the dress a real hour glass shape

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1950s Handmade Mexican Floral Embroidered White Cotton Dress designer-azzedine-alaia There has been some disintegrationThese lovely little hand embroidered cotton Mexican dresses are works of art in my opinion and this one is an amazing example. These were made by hand by local artisans for the tourist market. This one is one of the prettiest I have ever seen and I think I will be sad to see it go once it sells. The base fabric is a soft white cotton that has the same feel as a treasured and cotton tea towel that has been washed and cared for and softened over the