{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-extremely-rare-rikma-by-rozi-ben-yossef-red-blue-gold-stripe-100-cotton-woven-long-flared-sleeve-kaftan","title":"Vintage 1960s EXTREMELY RARE RIKMA BY ROZI BEN YOSSEF Up To Size 12 Red Blue \u0026 Gold Stripe 100% Cotton Woven Long Flared Sleeve Kaftan","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrand - Rikma by Rozi Ben Yossef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition - Very good vintage condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHas been freshly laundered so is ready to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an extremely rare piece of vintage fashion history! There are not many of these about anymore and you are lucky if you can pick one up for less than £400!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Rikma\" was a fashion house founded in the early 1960s by Rozi Ben Yossef, In Tel Aviv, Israel. Originally from Bulgaria she moved to Israel in 1948 when she married Yosef Ben Yosef. Once there she discovered \"Molidor\" which was a cheap cloth used for towels, produced by both weaving and knitted. She began to produce this fabric in colourful stripes, which was she became well known for. She was heavily influenced by the patterns of the Middle East but looked to European and American fashion designers for her inspiration as she found the fashion of her homeland, in her words \"mundane\" with no glamour or edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kaftan, dates to the 60's and is a lovely example of its kind, showcasing her love of stripes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a woven cotton fabric in navy blue, red \u0026amp; yellowy gold stripes. With a metallic gold thread running through. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a round neckline and fastens to the back with a zip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith long flared sleeves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is maxi in length and loose fitting at the waist and hips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlined. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the dress is being shown pinned to fit the mannequin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage sizes often come up smaller than modern day sizes. For this reason we measure each of our garments and estimate the modern day size of it based on today's fashion industry standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest - 38\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist - Free\u003cbr\u003eHips - Free\u003cbr\u003eLength - 59\" shoulder to hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~Important Information~\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe pride ourselves on our excellent customer service so you can shop with confidence here knowing that we are always at hand to answer any questions and deal with your questions as soon as possible. If you wish to send me a message please press the contact button in the menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor our international customers: Please be aware that you are re-sponsible for any import duty, VAT and other taxes that might be applied in your country, so please research this before purchasing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThank you for looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Secret Parlour Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53492715061623,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5474\/7688\/files\/16FC570F-FCA3-44A6-B8BB-35727B5AAA56.jpg?v=1730048834","url":"https:\/\/irisandivyvintage.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1960s-extremely-rare-rikma-by-rozi-ben-yossef-red-blue-gold-stripe-100-cotton-woven-long-flared-sleeve-kaftan","provider":"The Secret Parlour Vintage Clothing ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}