1970s Casa Maya Handmade & Embroidered Mexican Caftan designer-genny The bodice is flat pleated

The bodice is flat pleated and shaped - a true feat to construct properly when using a fabric like this

It is quite fabulous and a jacket is an easy way to mix in vintage with your current wardrobe

This little silky rayon swing dress from the 1940s has a vivid and unusual print that covers it head to toe

The floral and leaf print on this dress is bright and vivid

1970s Casa Maya Handmade & Embroidered Mexican Caftan designer-genny The bodice is flat pleatedThis is just an amazing piece of art to wear. Hand made in Mexico in the late sixties, maybe early seventies, this is the epitome of hippie chic and is very easy to wear. The design is based on a classic caftan with wide cut sleeves and a body that widens as it nears the hem. It is made of a light, raw feeling cotton with a linen like finish. The base color is a orange that is striped in different hues and over that are sewn different color ribbons