1940s Eastern European Embroidered Blouse – Hand Embroidered Blue Folk Blouse on Cotton Gauze

1940s Eastern European Embroidered Blouse – Hand Embroidered Blue Folk Blouse on Cotton GauzeA beautiful traditional embroidered blouse crafted from soft, airy cotton gauze and richly decorated with hand embroidery in deep cobalt blue. Blouses like this, often known as ie, are among the most iconic garments of Eastern European folk dress and have inspired designers for decades. This example likely dates to the 1940s, a period when traditional folk blouses were still widely handmade and worn throughout Eastern Europe. The blouse features

Designed to accommodate a strong shoulder line

or display it at home as wearable art

Styling NotesBest styled simply to let its artistry shine

requiring pinning for a flattering fit

There are light markings and subtle areas of discolouration to the suede

2 inSleeve length: 63 cm / 24

with a simple knit

draped fit — suitable up to approx

and forest green — a motif reminiscent of Wolkenstricker’s classic Blumenkranz (flower garland) designs

Lace minis like this epitomised the spirit of Swinging London

Long sleeves fasten at the wrist with small buttons

Key DetailsEra: 1930sOrigin: HomemadeFabric: Lightweight cotton or rayon blend (unlabelled)Closure: None – slips on over the headFeatures: Rounded collar