A joyful and striking restored Edwardian blouse (c. 1900–1910) in fine white cotton, featuring a large central white-on-white floral and botanical embroidery motif across the chest — swirling vines, blooms, and ribbon bows worked in raised satin stitch. Long sleeves with gathered elasticated cuffs and a simple round neckline give the piece a relaxed, wearable silhouette.
What makes this blouse completely unique are the splashes of hot pink embroidery added by the restorer — vivid, confident stitches that punctuate the original white-on-white work with colour and life. Where the original fabric needed attention, the restorer chose joy over invisibility, and the result is a piece that feels entirely contemporary while being rooted in over a century of history.
- Era: Edwardian, c. 1900–1910
- Fabric: Fine white cotton
- Details: Large central white-on-white floral embroidery motif, long sleeves with gathered elasticated cuffs, round neckline, restorer's hot pink embroidery throughout
- Restoration: Hot pink hand embroidery added by the restorer — an integral and celebrated part of the piece
- Condition: Restored; visible mending present
- Quantity: One of a kind — only 1 available
How to style it
- Tucked in: Tuck into a high-waisted skirt — pick up the hot pink in a colourful skirt for a bold, considered look
- With jeans: Tuck into high-waisted jeans for an effortless everyday outfit with a pop of personality
- With a pink skirt: Lean into the hot pink embroidery with a matching or tonal skirt for a playful, fashion-forward combination
- Layered: Wear open over a hot pink camisole to echo the embroidery colour
For the slow fashion lover, the embroidery enthusiast, or anyone who believes that the most interesting garments are the ones that carry more than one story.