1930s Eastern European Silk Blouse with Embroidery

1930s Eastern European Silk Blouse with Embroidery1930s Eastern European Silk Blouse with Embroidery A delicate 1930s silk blouse, likely of Eastern European origin, beautifully hand embroidered with vivid folk motifs across the shoulders and chest. The embroidery is worked in strong reds, softened with accents of green, blue, and yellow, creating an intricate pattern of stylised florals and geometric detailing. Fine vertical embroidery lines run down the body, elongating the silhouette. Cut in a

with small green accents along the shoulders and sleeves

Equally suited to warm weather worn on its own

almost mohair-like halo

fastening at the front and closing with a metal zipper featuring a small pull — a key construction detail consistent with garments from this period

The silk has retained its softness and sheen

Fabric: 67% cotton / 33% Viscose

rooted in the Afghan / Central Asian / Eastern European folkloric crossover tradition that circulated through Kabul

4 inBust: 46 cm / 18

tactile link to a nomadic textile tradition with centuries of history

allowing for easy layering while still sitting neatly on the body

set against a flowing black body that creates beautiful contrast and movement

olive green