In the late 1960s and early 70s there was a great fascination for Eastern cultures. The Beatles especially were very interested in Indian music and were influential in spreading the word widely. Music, art and fabric designed for clothing and interiors all showed this trend.
It was a fashionable, especially with the hippy movement to wear kaftans, paisley designs and batik printed clothing from India. The style was reflect in much of the fashion of the time.
Zandra Rhodes 1969 circle dress now in the V&A museum, in an Indian influenced print.
Mick Jagger in 1967 wearing a paisley print jacket.
Indian fabrics were also widely used in interiors, for bed spreads and curtains.
The curtains above in a fabric called ‘indian summer’ designed by Jyoti Bhomik for Heals in 1966. Jyoti Bhomik a young designer born in India worked exclusively for Heal’s during the 1960’s, his fabric is still sought after today.
British designers of the era such as Collier Campbell also showed their interest in eastern culture in fabric designs such as ‘Zebak’ and ‘kasbah’.
Ali Vintage Fabric 
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