Damask Velvet Blouse Tapestry & Sleeves Volantés Black Sailing - Vintage Showroom

Vintage room from an old stock showroom,

This blouse is distinguished by a particularly rich textile work and a sophisticated romantic aesthetic, with both bohemian and theatrical accents.

Made in a velvet with deep reflections, it has a complex pattern of inspirational tapestry, mixing structured floral and arabesques recalling old texters of damask type or decorative brocade. Some areas of the fabric reveal subtle contrasts where the drawing seems to be superimposed on the material, creating an almost pictorial effect, close to the old furnishing tissues revisited in a dress interpretation.

The velvet plays with light and reveals shades ranging from deep black to plum and brighter tones integrated in the pattern. This visual richness gives the room a strong presence while maintaining a certain fluidity in the fall.

The cup is supple and feminine, thought to accompany the movement. The attention is particularly focused on long sleeves, built in several levels. They associate a fried velvet base with a double flywheel, including a second transparent black sail. This game of superimpositions creates an elegant contrast between density and lightness, reinforcing the dramatic and refined character of the silhouette.

The rounded neckline, with a small opening and links to tie, completes the whole in a resolutely romantic spirit. The general aesthetics evokes a crossing between black romanticism, bohemian chic inspirations and antique textile influences revisited, typical of certain productions of the late 1990s and the early 2000s.

It is an expressive piece, thought as much to be carried and to be collected, where the work of the fabric and the wealth of the pattern take a central place. The balance between decorative opulence and lightness of volumes makes it a singular blouse, with a true textile identity.

Condition: Very nice vintage state.

Measures:

• Flat underproof width: 52 cm
• Estimated size: approx. 42/44 according to the wanted worn
• Weight: 448 g

A rare and visually strong piece, which is distinguished by its pattern of tapestry inspiration and the quality of its finishes, offering a real dimension of textile collection.