Help with fabric and date on exquisite vintage beaded sequin blouse

[SayItWithVintage]

Hi~

I have this wonderful sheer blouse with hanging bugle beads, faux pearls and iridescent sequins. I'm not sure about the fabric or what you would call the floral design. The sleeves flare out (I have them stuffed a bit) in the first photo. I guessed 50s 60s on the date. Any help would be appreciated (as always)!

Thank you!

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I've had similar garments to yours and they were from the Philipines, made in the '60s from a pineapple fibre. You might like to read this thread here.

 

[amandainvermont]

Interesting. I agree on 60's and my first thought was Indian - but those sequin garments are much heavier - Philippines sounds like a strong possibility.

 

[SayItWithVintage]

Hi~

I appreciate the replies and I thank you for the information. I would have never known this one! The interesting link lead me to google vintage pineapple fiber fabric. I found a shop on Etsy called "TheDevoreStore" and I saw a lovely vintage purse made from the fabric we are discussing. There was some great info about this and I am copying it for anyone who is interested.

"Pineapple fibers are an ivory-white color and naturally glossy. This delicate and dreamy cloth is translucent, soft and fine with a high luster.

Because Pina fabric is hand loomed by only a few weavers, it is very precious and scarce, which also makes it expensive. The traditional decoration for this fabric is a style of hand embroidery called calado. An embroidered piña garment is called piña calado.

Pina fiber is often blended with cotton, abaca, and silk to create wonderful light, breezy fabrics. When woven with silk, it’s called piña seda or piña-silk. Piña jusi is blended with jusi (abaca or silk) for strength and sheerness and is less expensive than 100% piña."