help dating sleeveless kimono

Aimee

Aimee

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any help dating this piece would be appreciated. it seems to be some sort of sleeveless kimono? very long approx 54" - heavily embroidered. no tags / closures . thank you !

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What a lovely garment, I love the faux tassels in back. Does this actually open down the front, like a robe? Or is it sewn shut. more like a caftan?

Also, what is the fabric? Is it a cotton, wool, etc? And is it textured, or smooth, etc?
 
I have some of the same questions as Barbara, and I agree with MJ that it is not a Japanese kimono. I am seeing an early 20C. teens to 1930s - European; but that is not my area of expertise.
 
Thank you all for getting back to me!

poppysvintageclothing said:
Thank you, can't place what country this would have come from easily. Perhaps Morocco. I don't see it as being a kimono per se as in a Japanese kimono.
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I see some middle eastern influence like you're saying, the chain stitching gives me the impression

Rue_de_la_Paix said:
What a lovely garment, I love the faux tassels in back. Does this actually open down the front, like a robe? Or is it sewn shut. more like a caftan?

Also, what is the fabric? Is it a cotton, wool, etc? And is it textured, or smooth, etc?
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Love the tassel detail! It open's all the way down the front like a robe.

The fabric feels like some of my crepe 30's dresses in a way? Lightly textured

Linn said:
I have some of the same questions as Barbara, and I agree with MJ that it is not a Japanese kimono. I am seeing an early 20C. teens to 1930s - European; but that is not my area of expertise.
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I was thinking and hoping it would be from around that time period. Thank you!
 
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