Antique Eastern European Embroidered Bodice 1980s but overall exceptionally well preserved

but overall exceptionally well preserved

which only adds to the character of the piece and does not affect wearability

Otherwise clean and well preserved

a perfect example of how Indian export fashion defined bohemian chic in the 1970s

Hips: 55 cm (21

Antique Eastern European Embroidered Bodice 1980s but overall exceptionally well preservedEarly 20th Century Silk Embroidered Folk Bodice A breathtaking piece of wearable history, this early 20th century bodice or corset cover is crafted from luminous green silk and lavishly hand embroidered with richly symbolic floral motifs. The cropped, sleeveless cut and side hook and eye closures suggest it was originally worn as part of festive folk dressmost likely from Eastern Europe, possibly Hungary or Ukraine. The exuberant garden of poppies,