The kaftan (also caftan) is an ancient garment, which originated in Ancient Persia but then spread across Central and Western Asia. It is a kind of robe or tunic that was worn by both men and women. Kaftans are still worn today in different ways.
Cochineal dyes come from the Cochineal beetle that is native to the Americas and is most commonly found on prickly pear cacti. When dried and crushed it creates its famous red pigment that is used to dye textiles.
Chantilly lace is a kind of bobbin lace popularized in 18th century France. It is identifiable by its fine ground, outlined pattern, and abundant detail, and was generally made from black silk thread.
Decorative and strengthening embroidery on stockings in Europe and America during the 16th-19th centuries.
Decorative vertical stripes that ran over the shoulder on the front and back of a Late Roman or Byzantine tunic.
A turban-like headdress worn during the Middle Ages in Western Europe.
18th century women’s jacket, fitted around the torso and flared out after the waist.
A piece of fabric worn under bodices in the 19th century to fill in low necklines for modesty and decoration.
A leather version of the doublet that was often, but not exclusively, worn by people in the military in the 17th century.
A dress fashionable in the 1780s, constructed out of muslin with a straight cut gathered with a sash or drawstring.
High platform shoes worn mostly in Venice in the 16th & 17th centuries.
The carrick coat is an overcoat with three to five cape collars popular in the 19th century and mostly worn for riding and travel–sometimes called a Garrick or coachman’s coat.
1869 – Red Silk Dress
katazome (stencil printing)
1905 – André Derain, Lucien Gilbert
Inès Gâches-Sarraute and the Straight-Front Corset
1906 – John White Alexander, Study in Black and Green