Blouses are the biggest part of what we make. About half of the tops on this page are hand embroidered, and the rest are knit cotton, razor-cut, patchwork or tie-dye.

Some are clearly faire tops, with lace sleeves and medieval necklines. Others are easy cotton blouses you can wear with jeans to the grocery store. Many come in sizes up to 3X.

Renaissance and medieval blouses

Our medieval blouses have scooped or square necks, lace inserts, button fronts and embroidered panels. A few have corset lacing at the front. Tuck one into a long skirt for a Renaissance faire, or wear it loose with a belt for a softer outline.

Bell-sleeve and peasant tops

Bell sleeves flare from the elbow and move when you do, which is half the fun. Peasant blouses sit loose and gathered. Both are good at hiding the arms if that is something you care about, and both look right over a maxi skirt.

Tunics for longer coverage

More than twenty of our tops are tunics, cut longer to cover the hips. Wear them over leggings for a comfortable faire or travel outfit, or belt one over a skirt. Rayon crepe tunics are light and drape well; cotton ones are a little sturdier.

Razor-cut, patchwork and knit tops

For a hippie look, our rib knit cotton blouses use razor-cut stripes, bright patches and printed panels. They stretch, which makes them easy to size, and they pair with a tie-dye skirt or cut-off shorts.

What to pair with an embroidered blouse

A long embroidered or tie-dye maxi skirt is the classic match. For a faire, add a crossbody bag and a mala. For work or dinner, try a dark straight skirt or slim jeans so the embroidery stays the focus.

Fabric and care

Our blouses come in rayon, rayon crepe, cotton and knit cotton, and the fabric is listed on each product page. Hand wash in cold water and line dry to keep the hand-dyed colors rich. Iron inside out on low if needed.

Finding your size

Many of our styles come in sizes up to 3X. Each product page has its own size chart, so compare it with a piece you already own that fits well. If you are between sizes, size up in fitted styles.

Lace and sheer details

Lace sleeves, netted panels and sheer crepe show up across our medieval and gothic blouses. Where a top is sheer, wear a cami underneath; our boho tank tops work well for this and keep the outline smooth.

Frequently asked questions

What do I wear with an embroidered blouse?

Our long embroidered or tie-dye maxi skirts are the classic pairing. Jeans or leggings work just as well for every day.

Do your blouses run small?

Fit varies by style. Woven rayon blouses have less give than knit cotton ones, so check the size chart on each product page and size up in fitted woven styles if you are between sizes.

Are your blouses made by hand?

Many are hand embroidered by artisans in Nepal and India, and many are hand-dyed. The product title or description says when a blouse is embroidered.

Which blouses work for a Renaissance faire?

Look for medieval, lace-sleeve, bell-sleeve and peasant styles. Our peasant blouses and bell-sleeve tops pages gather them in one place.

Do you have plus-size blouses?

Many of our styles come in sizes up to 3X. Each product page has its own size chart, so compare it with a piece you already own that fits well. If you are between sizes, size up in fitted styles. Our plus-size boho tops page shows only tops available in 2X or 3X.

What is your return policy?

Unworn, unwashed items can be returned within 30 days of delivery for an exchange or store credit (an Agan Traders gift card). Refunds are not offered at this time. See our return policy for details.