banded waist tops

Royal blue cotton hosts pink paisley created by hand with the block print technique. By Isha Jain, this charming blouse features pin tucks down the front and kantha running stitch embroidery.

As is typical of genuine handloomed fabric, there are tiny slubs throughout. This occurs when a thread runs out, and the weaver extends it by twisting a new thread together with the old.

Ritu Agnihotri of India presents this casual grey cotton blouse, featuring a stunning motif in white. Artisans use a traditional block printing technique to create a rippled line and bubble motif. This blouse features three-fourth sleeves and coconut shell button accents.

Made of onyx black rayon with intricate openwork and floral hand embroidery at the neckline, this delightful tank top is the work of Made Suciati. The Balinese artisan names this design Kerawang, meaning "lace" in Bahasa Indonesia.

Bands in Caribbean blue, teal, vermilion, and magenta rise in a colorful harmony over background of lead grey. By Corina and Jesus of Peru, this beautiful sweater is lightweight yet warm, knit from a blend of alpaca wool and acrylic. The tunic sweater falls below the waist and the sleeves are mid-length, which makes this a versatile piece that can be combined with a variety of bottoms and accessories.