Vintage Puff-Sleeve Eyelet Blouse

These vintage embroidered choli tops are incredibly rare and special: their ages range from the early to mid 20th Century, and all of them were embroidered by hand by the Rabari people in what is now Northwest India. The Rabari people are an ethnic group, who today reside primarily in northern and central India, and Pakistan. They have long been known for their impressive embroidery, which traditionally is painstaking completed by hand in vibrant colors. (The Rabari men are known for dressing in all white, while the women dress very colorfully.) NOTE: This listing is for the CRIMSON (red) top. There are three tops in total, available in different colorways: JADE, INDIGO, CRIMSON. Each one is available in my shop. The embroidery in each top is unique, as described below. All of them were found without the original tie closure, so they have been modified with the covered elastic back strap; the strap attaches to the top with hidden hook/eye closures. The tops vary somewhat in their measurements but note that they will best fit a petite frame; the elastic back does offer some flexibility as it stretches. The arm openings are on the small side, especially at the binding, but on all tops they get roomier at the top towards the shoulder. CRIMSON: This is the oldest top of these three, dating to the early 20th Century. It is mainly a rich red, with indigo patches...

These vintage embroidered choli tops are incredibly rare and special: their ages range from the early to mid 20th Century, and all of them were embroidered by hand by the Rabari peop...

These tops are incredibly special: their ages range from the early to mid 20th Century, and all of them were embroidered by hand by the Rabari people in what is now Northwest India. ...

The sequins on this vintage embellished top are beyond stunning. What you see here is actually couture-level craftsmanship. Made in the 1960s b...

Vintage 1980s Hanae Mori Floral Blouse: This blouse was made in the 1980s by Hanae Mori, the legendary Japanese designer whose east-meets-west approach to fashion design influenced an entire generation of designers who followed her, and earned her her most loyal client, Princess Grace of Monaco. Mori was a pivotal element of the wave of Japanese...

Antique Victorian clothing is rare enough to come by, and this blouse is such a special collector's item. Circa 1890s, it's made of the most...

Vintage Chanel cream silk charmeuse blouse with knife pleated trim at the neckties and sleeve cuffs. Features hidden button closures down center front and goldtone CC logo buttons at...

Beautiful never worn women’s ETRO early 2000s Y2K colorful paisley print long sleeve silk shirt blouse ! Features paisley prints in vibrant colors of purple, yellow, mint green, blue...

A pretty pink textured silk blouse by Valentino, Valentino Boutique. The blouse has a round neckline, with pleats on the front. The sleaves are tapered with zip openings. It has slit...

A pretty and easy to wear vintage top by Yves Saint Laurent , Rive Gauche . The top has a white background with a blue, grey and brown floral print. Size 36 Measurements: Bust up to ...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Dries Van Noten ivory top featuring an asymmetrical front, button front closure, and multi-c...

Rare early 90s vintage BETSEY JOHNSON pink, ivory and green rose flower print cotton and chiffon crop top / mini dress ! Simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Cotton/Lycra...