Lovely vintage beige and black Tartan traditional Scottish poncho / cape in gorgeous colours. Fully reverseable with a stunning bright red lining.
This dates from around 1970s. Such a cool retro piece!
Burberry style tartan pattern but no labels remain to state what brand it is. Could be Burberry but not sure. It's a well made and high quality piece.
The colours of the poncho are a fantastic combination of beige, red, white and black in Burberry. Black edging.
Still vibrant and stunning despite her age.
It has an attached scarf with fringe which is also reverseable with bright red on the reverse.
The underarms of the cape are fastened with a lovely double flower buttons.
The buttons are very ornate flowers and an old gold brass colour.
If you are wearing the cape reversed, you have to put the underarm buttons the other way when wearing it the other colour way . There are also the double buttons on the lapel / collar.
The cape is lovely and cosy - perfect for Autumn!
The poncho is very flattering and a real authenic classic vintage item.
A lovely traditional Scottish piece.
This beautiful cape/poncho will make a stunning addition to your Autumn/Winter wardrobe and its classic vintage style is guaranteed to get you noticed..
Perfect for those chilly days, country walks, camping, festivals or snuggling up by an open fire on winter nights.
Condition:
This is a vintage item. The cape has been dry cleaned and is in good vintage condition with only light signs of wear consistent with her age. Clean and ready to wear.
Size :
It's super generous size measuring approx 74 inch bust measuring when edges touch and from underarm button to underarm button and 35 inch long from back of neck .
Measurements laid flat:
Bust: Free up to 74 inches
Length: 35 inches
Suitable for a variety of sizes.
Best fit UK 8 to 22.
For reference, my lovely assistant "Petula" in the photographs is a UK size 6 to 8.
Materials:
No label remains so unsure of fabric. Feels like a wool mix.
Aftercare:
In order to preserve the condition of this gorgeous vintage poncho cape, this piece should be ideally be dry cleaned. Handle gently and take care with jewellery and rough surfaces. Keep away from fire and open flames.
SIZING GUIDE:
UK SIZES AND MEASUREMENTS:
Vintage clothing label sizes are completely different to modern sizes so size labels where present should be ignored. Sizes given on each listing is based on my own estimation. Some vintage items look great on a range of sizes based on the cut of the item, the fabric type and desired fit and whether worn with a belt on not etc.
Please ensure that you carefully check your measurements against the item measurements and the guide below (based on Debenhams standard sizing):
SIZE BUST WAIST HIPS
CM’S “’S CM’S ‘’S CM’S ‘’S
6 (XS) 79 31 60 23.5 83 32.5
8 (S) 83 32.5 64 25 87 34.5
10 (S) 87 34.5 68 27 91 36
12 (M) 92 36 73 28.5 96 38
14 (M) 97 38 78 30.5 101 40
16 (L) 104 41 85 33.5 108 42.5
18 (L) 111 43.5 92 36 115 45.5
20 (XL) 118 46.5 99 39 122 48
22 (XL) 125 49 106 41.5 129 51
24 (XXL) 132 52 113 44.5 136 53.5
26 (XXL) 139 54.5 120 47 146 57.5
Please note that all sizes are UK sizes unless otherwise stated. For Conversion to US and European sizes please see the table below:
UK 6 = US 2/ EU 34/AU 6
UK 8 = US 4/ EU 36/ AU 8
UK 10 = US 6/ EU38/ AU 10
UK 12 = US 8/ EU40/ AU 12
UK 14 = US 10/ EU 42/ AU 14
UK 16 = US 12/ EU 44/ AU 16
UK 18 = US 14/ EU 46/ AU 18
UK 20 = US 16/ EU 48/ AU 20
About:
“Mijkra” is a UK based artist/photographer and designer creating and sourcing unique original pieces in a converted stable/barn in the heart of Oxfordshire and in the back of a vintage campervan.
This store, hosted by Etsy, will showcase and sell a range of unique artisan bohemian hand created clothing, “art to wear”, accessories, jewellery and homeware, remodelled couture, up cycled vintage, unique vintage items and a selection of my original artworks. Please browse my other items.
All the items are unique, individual and one off pieces, and are a mix of new handmade, remodelled couture (new or vintage), up cycled vintage items or pure vintage original pieces.
Additional note on vintage items:
The beautiful vintage and remodelled vintage pieces are a handmade vintage items and there might be some slight irregularities. These add to the unique charm of the exquisite pieces and do not distract from the beauty of the items.All vintage items are carefully selected, dry-cleaned or hand washed in gentle eco-friendly detergent and repaired where necessary before these are added to the shop and are in good vintage condition.
