80s/90s Blue Silk Hand Painted Batik Skirt By KOOS VAN DEN AKKEN tropical flowers 1946) was born in Brussels

1946) was born in Brussels and moved to New York City

Sleeves are draped

Flowers and leaves

She was from an affluent family and that has caused her to be grouped with other wealthy designers of the 1980s as the Socialite Designers

80s/90s Blue Silk Hand Painted Batik Skirt By KOOS VAN DEN AKKEN tropical flowers 1946) was born in BrusselsDescribing this skirt in words is going to be a challenge, so please peruse the photographs for the best description. The top two thirds of the skirt is a beautiful royal blue silk taffeta that has been hand painted in gold. The bottom third is white silk with gold embroidery that appears to be a traditional Indian design, but it shows only at the very bottom inch of the skirt. On top of the Indian silk are strips of golden silk and patches of cotton