ethnic tops

Handloomed cotton in desert tan becomes a blouse by Ritu Agnihotri. With its easy fit, three-quarter length sleeves and slits at the hem, this tunic goes everywhere in style. Lavish floral motifs are embroidered by hand.

Batik motifs blossom as hibiscus flowers in this stylish teal tunic by Chomsuda Samana. Crafted of cotton, the lightweight top features a mandarin collar and slips over the head. The patterns are repeated on the back.

Quick spirals whirl through a universe of yellow, orange and brown. Working in batik, Chomsuda Samana creates a beautiful tunic. The lightweight cotton top features a mandarin collar and slips over the head. The patterns are repeated on the back.

Batik motifs evoke a floral energy as Chomsuda Samana creates this modern tunic. Crafted of red cotton, the lightweight top features a mandarin collar and slips over the head. The patterns are repeated on the back.

Isha Jain celebrates India's textile and fashion legacies with the gorgeous design of this tunic. In cool turquoise blue, the tunic is sewn of chanderi, in which a 100% silk warp is combined with a 100% cotton weft, resulting in crisp, glossy sheer textures. Jain masters hand-block printing techniques in green, blue and black to adorn the tunic with floral and leafy patterns. Green silk taping trims the cuffs and hemline. Featuring lateral side slits and three-quarter length sleeves, the tunic is lined with cotton.

Named after a city in Madhya Pradesh, chanderi fabrics can be traced back to Vedic times; however, it was not until the 1970's that the cotton and silk blend fabric was developed.

Please note that due to the nature of the raw yarn used for weaving, chanderi textures are somewhat crisp.

Alaya Cholprasertsuk in Thailand presents a breathtaking semi-sheer batik blouse for women. The short-sleeved woven cotton top in blue and purple is hand-painted with flowers and vines using traditional batik methods. The airy top features coconut shell buttons at the keyhole neckline as well as hem slits at both sides for a comfortable fit.

Bring the beauty of a colorful mallow flower wherever you go with this rayon top from Bali. Designed by Made Suciati, this blouse is decorated with floral hand embroidery in an array of springtime colors. Lovely openwork accentuates this blouse at the top and bottom.