This two-piece dress, handcrafted from pleated gold-hued paper, is based on a silk dress created by Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo circa 1924. The dress comprises a long skirt and sleeveless tunic, placed over a blouse, with long points, trimmed with Murano glass pearl beads in paper.
Detailed Features
● Type: Dress
● Dimensions: 173 H x 46 W x 44 D cm
● Material: Paper, silk
● Date: 2008 - 2009
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