ARCHIVE: Late 60s early 70s Hand Painted Block Print Indian Skirt

£0.00 Sold out
Original late 1960s or early 1970s hand painted block print Indian skirt in pristine vintage condition. This is an authentic and sort after original example of early boho or hippie fashion which has been carefully stored for nearly 50 years. The skirt is made up of various paisley panels interspersed with stylised and dotted hearts and flowers. The colours are rich earth tones of blue, yellow, red, green and ochre. The skirt is lined in a bright orange silky rayon and has a simple waist band with tie fastening and one hook and eye. The skirt is floor length and both the layers together have a pleasing weight to them. It is of a better quality than most of the Indian produced items of this time and was almost certainly made for the export market. Many top designers imported these fashionable garments during this period and the label simply reads 100% cotton, Made in India. The colours are extremely fresh and bright and the piece has a textual feel with the block print painted with a matt gold overlay. Labelled a size medium, this is slightly smaller measured against modern sizing and will fit up to a UK size 10 or US 6.

MEASUREMENTS:
WAIST - 28 in. (71 cm)
HIP - 40 in. (101.5 cm)
LENGTH - 40 in. (101.5 cm)

F.A.Q.

Will you set anything aside for me before I come?

We are happy to find anything you may be interested in from our website - please let us know a week in advance. 

We also have an extensive offline collection. If you let us know your size, style, favourite colour to wear and perhaps your budget, we can browse through our archive in advance of your appointment. 

Do I need to bring anything with me?

Clients may wish to bring modern shapewear when trying on garments from certain eras, especially the 1950s. Vintage clothing was often worn with undergarments that shaped the waist and as such is tailored for them.


We have a huge variety of slip dresses and petticoats to complete your look; many of which are also for sale.


You may also wish to bring your favourite footwear. We often find a classic pair of nude shoes work well when trying on, or a pair in gold or silver.

Do you have a price range?

Many of our lower-priced pieces (under £150) are not available to buy online. Our prices range from £80 - £600 for separates. Dresses start at around £150 and go up to £2,500 for the very best antique pieces and designer vintage. Our bridalwear ranges from £300 - £3,000.

Can I bring anyone with me?

Yes but please do let us know the size of your party in advance.

Where can I get alterations?

We offer some alterations in house. Should you need alterations we cannot provide, we can refer you to one of our tried and trusted tailors.

Do you have an after-care service?

We will advise you on the best way to clean and preserve your vintage pieces and can also recommend trusted local dry cleaners.

Can I cancel my appointment?

You are free to cancel but please do give us as much notice as possible. If you cancel less than 24 hours before your appointment, you will be invoiced a late cancellation fee of £25.

Where's the showroom?

Our address is Circa Vintage, 87A Lansdowne Way London SW8 2PB

Upon arrival, buzz the 87A button on the gate or call us 020 7736 5038 to let you in.

Do you have parking?

We offer free, secure, off-street parking but it is a tight squeeze – so do let us know in advance if you will be needing this and we can make sure that there is space available.

How do I get there by public transport?

Underground:

Stockwell (7 min walk) - Northern and Victoria Lines

Nine Elms (9 min walk) – Northern Line

Overground:

Wandsworth Road (13 min walk) – Westbound to Clapham Junction / Eastbound to Dalston Junction

What payment methods do you accept?

Cash, credit/debit card, bank transfer, contactless, Paypal