Cream Silk Vintage Indian Bollywood Salwar Kameez UK 18 / EU 44 SKU19399
Kameez is made of pure silk, it features stunning zardosi work, hundreds of gold sequins, bead and wire work as well a red appliques. The back is plain.
Salwar is made of pure silk and is cotton lined. It is also embellished on the lower legs,
Dupatta is made of a pure silk chiffon, it has small gold sequins stitched on uniformly all over and has a zardosi and gold braid trim. It will need to be hemmed as the holes where it was attached to the loom are visible
This suit is taken from a bridal trousseau from around 30 years ago, it is unworn in excellent condition.
Measurements taken with the garments laid flat.
Kameez
· Underarm to underarm - 57cm
· Bust (taken approximately 3”/7cm down from the armpit) - 56cm
· Waist - taken 8“/19cm approximately down from the armpit - 55cm
· Length of sleeves - armpit to cuff end - 33cm
· Kameez - seam allowance each side - 1cm
· Kameez length - from under armpit to hem - 90cm
· Kameez length - from front shoulder to hem - 108cm
· Zip fitting – no
Salwar
· Length - 99cm
· Waist – 184cm - drawstring needed (not supplied)
· Width of hem - 19cm
Description
· Most of the garments are preloved; therefore each is checked and described as accurately as possible, however occasionally we may unintentionally miss something. Should this be the case let us know.
· Please bear in mind that if you are buying a vintage or second-hand Item you should expect some degree of wear. Occasionally these may need washing before wearing - should this be the case it will say so in the details. Some items can be hand washed in cold water separately however many of these do not have washing instructions. If this is the case, then dry cleaning is recommended particularly if heavily embellished or pure silks.
· The reproduction of colours is as accurate as the photographic and production process will reasonably allow.
Measurements
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· The sizes quoted i.e. 10, 12 etc. are given just an approximation so that it gives you guideline - it is not a definitive size. Most of these Items are either specifically tailored or are made to a loose version of a UK dress size with a seam allowance for alterations Do check each listing for more details
· Seam allowance is shown in case you wish to alter a garment - please note that if alterations are made then the item cannot be returned.
General
· Any props / accessories shown in the pictures are not included in the sale unless otherwise stated.
· Beading / embroidery - All noticeable defects are noted in the listing however as many of the garments are extensively embellished with beadwork / sequins etc. you may find that the odd couple have come away. This is not necessarily a defect; it is a result of the type of work on the garment. Unless it is very noticeable, it will not be mentioned in the description.
· Occasionally outfits may have a smell of paraffin, which is due to the process used to dry clean garments after embroidery. This smell will evaporate once the garment has been removed from packing.
Payment
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Packaging
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