70s faux-patchwork appliqué tee in black - one-of-a-kind

70s faux-patchwork appliqué tee in black - one-of-a-kindthis re made tee uses a vintage 70s faux patchwork cotton, the kind printed to mimic true scrap quilting, including strips of calico florals, tossed ditsy blooms, tiny geometrics, and novelty stitching motifs all layered together in bright reds, blues, and whites. faux patchwork textiles exploded in the late 60s and 70s as mass market brands tried to bottle the look of handmade americana without the labor of real piecing. we reshaped the textile into

giving modernist energy with a touch of boho-core

every element in a steiger print was screen-carved and pulled by hand in tubac

handle drop approx 7 inches

unlike later 1990s folk-revival garments

giving a subtle reverse image on the back that only true handknits get

styled with low rise denim

Classic white cotton chemise/slip with slender shoulder straps and delicate picot lace edging

Italian mod energy meets Space Age structure

Subtle reglue noted on the cowboy figure

and crisp leather trim reflect a moment when accessories became expressions of optimism and individuality

or with flats and a small shoulder bag for an easy day look

Bold purple + green print up front (“Run for the Stinkin’ Roses”)