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Create a woman’s kaftan that would wow. Add layers of fabric to create a big skirt but also add structure by ruching the waist. Give it a low neckline, and a monochrome hunter green color. Add details of ruched tulle and an accent of 6 inches ab crystals on a gold and green base to create a luxurious detail to the dress. The base fabric is duchess satin in hunter green Design a stunning Afrofuturism-inspired kaftan that radiates elegance and power. Crafted from rich hunter green duchess satin, the gown features a voluminous layered skirt with expertly ruched waist for structure. A dramatic low neckline complements cascading tulle overlays, embellished with shimmering 6-inch ab crystals atop a luxurious gold and green base.
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Create a woman’s kaftan that would wow. Add layers of fabric to create a big skirt but also add structure by ruching the waist. Give it a low neckline, and a monochrome hunter green color. Add details of ruched tulle and an accent of 6 inches ab crystals on a gold and green base to create a luxurious detail to the dress. The base fabric is duchess satin in hunter green

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Create a woman’s kaftan that would wow. Add layers of fabric to create a big skirt but also add structure by ruching the waist. Give it a low neckline, and a monochrome hunter green color. Add details of ruched tulle and an accent of 6 inches ab crystals on a gold and green base to create a luxurious detail to the dress. The base fabric is duchess satin in hunter green

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