Handmade High Waist Ruffled Pantaloon Pants- Rare 1970s White Silk
Handmade High Waist Ruffled Pantaloon Pants- Rare 1970s White Silk
These pants are made from a vintage silk fabric. I would say this is a Very light weight fabric. This pant is made from a vintage palazzo pant pattern and features a wide leg, full ruffle trim, high waist, and elastic waist band to fit a variety of sizes. It also has inseam pockets for maximum comfort and utility :).
Color Scheme: White
Approx Age: This fabric is from the 1970s, I acquired it years ago from an artist who imported this fabric in the 70s, I've since lost the import tag, but it did say Made in India 1974, handmade recently
Fabric: no tags, but definitely silk
Condition: Very Good wearable condition, the elastic is new and super stretchy, no holes or stains noted. This has been hand-washed.please note there was one small imperfection, well, a perfect imperfection in the silk is that my friend, who is an expert in working in silk like literally hand rebuilt an antique silk kimono, has repaired with an old technique with a piece of the original fabric and hand stitched the 3 small holes with silk thread, see last photos
Waist: stretches from 24 inches to 48 inches around
Rise: 16.75 inches from base of crotch to top of pants
Inseam: 24.5 inches from base of crotch to end of pants
Hips: up to 66 inches around
Thigh: 40 inches around
Total Length: 38 inches from top to bottom
Pant Width: 29 inches across from side to side measured at the hem