Black wool kameez with chain stitch crewel wool embroidery for size XL to 2X
Probably from Kashmir, India!
It's beautiful!
Soft black woven wool
Hand embroidered neck detail, bodice, and front of tunic
Hook and eye closure below neck
Back is undecorated
Long sleeves, side slits
Very good condition - no signs of use, no moth holes
No label

FLAWS: A few areas of the wool have surface roughness

Wool crewel embroidery is a hand sewing embellishment technique that dates back to the 5th century BC in China and has been a trademark of Kashmiri textiles since the 12th century

Measurements are approximate:
17" shoulder to shoulder
17" sleeve length
47" bust
44" waist
49" hips
40" total length
12" side slits

Aesthetics: Boho, Bohemian, folk, festival, colorful, queen, plus size

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