Unusual Late 1940s / Early 1950s Woven Hemp / Raffia Summer Skirt - French Couture

Late 1940s/Early 1950s Woven Raffia Midi Skirt

A genuinely rare textile piece, this skirt is hand-woven from natural raffia in warm honey tones, with a subtle textured stripe running through the weave. Full and softly flared, it falls into easy movement from a fitted waist — a wonderfully tactile, summery piece that feels every bit as fresh today as it would have done in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Features

• Era: Late 1940s/early 1950s
• Material: Woven raffia, lined in nude taffeta 
• Design Details: Subtle woven stripe texture, fitted waistband, full A-line skirt
• Silhouette: Fitted waist with soft, flared midi-length skirt
• Fastening: Original metal side zipper and popper closure to cover the zipper 
• Label: J. Bernardon Couture Jerseys

Measurements

• Waist: 28”
• Hips: 45”
• Length: 28 1/2”

Condition

Very good conditions with only a few slight pulls and breaks as pictured. 

Why You’ll Love It

This is a rare opportunity to own a genuinely unusual mid-century textile. The natural raffia weave brings real texture and warmth to a wardrobe, and the easy A-line shape makes it surprisingly versatile — style with a simple linen shirt and sandals for elevated off-duty dressing, or layer for something more considered. A standout piece for anyone who wants their clothing to say something different.

Add this exceptional woven raffia skirt to your collection today and explore the rest of our carefully curated vintage clothing collection.

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