Vintage Dress - Welsh Tapestry - Wool - 1960s 8-10 (Preloved )

A beautiful vintage pinafore dress made from classic Welsh Tapestry woven wool. The warm brown, rust and black tones are quintessentially 1960s and perfect for autumn/winter styling.

Welsh tapestry weaving was revived in the 1950s–60s and garments in this style were part of that movement.

This piece has a flattering A-line silhouette with a front zip and sleeveless cut, designed to be worn comfortably over a fine knit turtleneck or blouse. The fabric is a proper woven wool with a lovely weight to it — warm, textured and full of character.

Vintage Welsh tapestry dresses are much rarer than the more common cape/coat styles, making this a fantastic collectible piece for lovers of Welsh textiles, slow fashion, or mid-century clothing.

• A 1960s–early 1970s Welsh tapestry-style pinafore dress (often called a “tabard” or “smock” dress) with a zip and hook and eye at the front
• Woven wool fabric in a classic Welsh geometric pattern — the repeating squares/diamonds are very typical of Welsh tapestry designs.
• The earthy brown, rust and black palette is very 1960s
• Made from 100% Welsh wool woven in Wales
• By Welsh Woollens, who were a family run clothing company from mid Wales
• Welsh Tapestry is two layers of cloth, each in a different colour, woven together to create a geometric pattern, unique to Wales
• Label says 34. I'd estimate an 8-10, please view measurements in photos

Condition: very good - in excellent condition! Nothing of note to mention.