White Ram’s Horn motif hand cross-stitched silk and cotton blouse with ajour embroidery

A masterpiece of Romanian textile artistry, this ethereal white silk blouse showcases the legendary “Coarnele Berbecului” (Ram’s Horns) pattern—one of the most revered and technically demanding motifs in traditional needlework.

Meticulously hand-embroidered using intricate cross-stitch and delicate ajour (open-work) techniques, each piece requires months of painstaking artisanal work by master craftswomen.

The geometric Ram’s Horns pattern flows in vertical bands down the bodice and sleeves, while gossamer-fine ajour lacework creates negative space that allows the skin to peek through—a breathtaking interplay of opacity and transparency.

The hand-crocheted neckline and tassel-tie closures complete this ultra-sophisticated piece that exists at the intersection of folk heritage and haute couture.

Size & Fit
∙ Relaxed, fluid fit
∙ Hand-crocheted gathered neckline
∙ Wide bell sleeves with drawstring cuffs
∙ Sheer silk construction
∙ Model is 175cm/ 5’9” and is wearing a size Medium

Details & Care
∙ 100% pure silk
∙ Traditional “Coarnele Berbecului” (Ram’s Horns) cross-stitch embroidery in white-on-white
∙ Intricate ajour (openwork) embroidery panels
∙ Hand-crocheted neckline detail
∙ Vertical geometric pattern bands
∙ Tassel-tie closures at neckline and cuffs
∙ Sheer, semi-transparent fabric
∙ Dry clean only
∙ Handle with extreme care to preserve delicate ajour work
∙ Made in Romania

Each blouse takes 120-200 hours to complete due to the complexity of the cross-stitch and ajour techniques. Slight variations celebrate the artisan’s hand and are not considered imperfections.