1930s Eastern European Silk Blouse with Embroidery

1930s 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 classic button-through style with a small collar and slightly billowed sleeves, this blouse blends traditional artisanal workmanship with the fluid elegance of 1930s fashion. The use of silk – rarer than the usual cotton or linen bases of regional embroidery – makes this piece particularly special and adds a graceful drape.

Styling
Wear tucked into high-waisted trousers or a skirt for a 1930s-true look, or layer under a jacket to let the embroidery peek through. A piece that feels both historic and strikingly modern.

Condition
Very good for its age. The silk has retained its softness and sheen, with only light, expected signs of wear. Two small markings on the midriff are which are not obvious upon wear. Embroidery remains vivid and intact.

Measurements
Fits like: M (EU 38–40 / UK 10–12 / US 6–8)

• Pit to pit: 50 cm / 19.69 in

• Waist: 50 cm / 19.69 in

• Length: 57 cm / 22.44 in

• Sleeve length: 58 cm / 22.83 in

(All measurements taken flat and doubled where necessary.)