Stunning Victorian Hand Beaded Capelet or Bib Necklace designer-azzedine-alaia The front top layer of

The front top layer of the skirt is attached at the waist seam and then ties to the underskirt at the sides

Over this is a abstract swirled design done entirely in interior silver painted glass tube beads

3D clusters of pink seed beads with clear sequins set in and amongst the bead work

The skins used are still supple and soft with minimum aging or wear

The dress is self is cut in a generous A-line shift and the coat is also cut on a generous A-line

Stunning Victorian Hand Beaded Capelet or Bib Necklace designer-azzedine-alaia The front top layer ofA absolute beautiful early textile that is in excellent condition. This is a darling little beaded capelet with a pretty fringe bead detail at the neck. It has a simple hook closure allowing you to style it front or back and wear it sitting on the shoulders or down the front as a full bib necklace, breastplate. The pattern is stunningly beautiful glossy black beads are hand sewn in a net design so it falls and drapes or expands quite wide. The edges