A beautifully restored Edwardian blouse (c. 1900–1910) in fine white cotton, featuring a structured lace insertion yoke with intricate geometric and floral lacework, pin-tucked panels flanking the placket, and long sleeves with lace-trimmed bell cuffs. The scalloped hem adds a graceful finishing touch to this elegant piece.
What makes this blouse truly unique is the restorer's own embroidery — added by hand to cover areas of damage, transforming what might have been losses into something new and beautiful. This is the tradition of visible mending at its most skilled: not hiding the history of a garment, but adding to it. The embroidery is now inseparable from the piece, a layer of the restorer's own story woven into the fabric of the original.
- Era: Edwardian, c. 1900–1910
- Fabric: White cotton
- Details: Lace insertion yoke, pin-tucked panels, long sleeves with bell cuffs and lace trim, scalloped hem, restorer's hand embroidery throughout
- Restoration: Extensive hand embroidery added by the restorer to cover damage — part of the piece's story
- Condition: Restored; embroidery added by restorer; consistent with age
- Quantity: One of a kind — only 1 available
How to style it
- Tucked in: Tuck into a high-waisted skirt or wide-leg trousers to show off the lace yoke and scalloped hem
- With a long skirt: Pair with a flowing maxi skirt for a romantic, Edwardian-inspired look
- Belted: Add a wide belt at the waist to define the silhouette and let the bell cuffs take centre stage
- For a special occasion: A one-of-a-kind choice for a wedding, shoot, or any event that deserves something irreplaceable
For the slow fashion lover, the embroidery enthusiast, or anyone who believes that the most meaningful garments are the ones that carry more than one pair of hands.