Antique 1920s Flapper Beaded Silk Evening Collar Capelet Bolero

An extraordinary example of 1920s eveningwear ornamentation, this flapper-era capelet is entirely hand-embroidered with black glass beads on a black silk base. The patterning, a sinuous, freeform beadwork reminiscent of Art Deco abstraction, creates a fluid, light-catching surface that would have shimmered under ballroom lights.

The garments distinctive silhouette, with its cropped front and dramatic low-scooped back, reflects the liberated flapper style that celebrated bare shoulders and expressive movement. It likely served as a beaded overlay or bolero, worn over a slip dress to transform it instantly into evening attire.