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A red cotton silk racer neck blouse with hand embroidery worked across the neckline and shoulders. Red is the colour most asked for at weddings and festivals, and the halter cut gives it a modern line, leaving the shoulders bare and the back clean. It suits receptions, sangeets and festive dinners.
Fabric & Details
- Fabric: Cotton silk
- Work: Hand embroidery on the neckline and shoulders
- Colour: Red
- Neckline: Halter neck
- Sleeves: Sleeveless
- Padding & lining: Padded and lined
- Closure: Front closure
- Blouse length: 14 inches
- Neck depth: Front 4 inches, back 2 inches
Size & Fit
Available in M, L and XL. Please check the size chart beside the photos to choose your size. Each blouse has a margin of about 2 inches, so the size can be increased later if needed.
Style Tips
Red is the easiest festive colour to pair. Wear it with gold tissue, ivory, cream, black or bottle green sarees, or go tonal with a plain red silk drape for a bridal look. Banarasi and Kanjivaram sarees with a red or gold border sit beautifully with it. Since the embroidery is at the neckline, skip a necklace and wear your hair up. Explore more hand embroidery blouses, red blouses and party wear blouses.
Care
The first clean must be a dry clean. It sets the colour so the red stays fast and doesn't bleed later. After that, hand wash gently and separately in cold water, never with lighter clothes. Dry in shade and iron inside out on low heat with a thin cloth over the embroidery.
FAQs
What is a halter neck blouse?
A halter neck fastens behind the neck and leaves the shoulders and upper back bare. It gives a cleaner, more modern line than a regular strapped blouse.
Is this blouse padded?
Yes, it is padded and lined, with a front closure, so no separate camisole is needed.
Which sizes are available?
It comes in M, L and XL, with a margin of about 2 inches for alteration. Please check the size chart before ordering.
Can I wear a red halter neck blouse for a wedding?
Yes. Red is the classic wedding and festive colour, and the halter cut keeps it modern. It works with a saree, a lehenga skirt or a long skirt.
Will the red colour bleed when washed?
Not if you dry clean it the first time, which sets the colour. After that, always wash it separately in cold water, never with lighter clothes.
Fabric & care
Handcrafted details need a little extra care to stay beautiful.
- Dry clean first. Always dry clean the first time to protect the fabric, colour and embroidery.
- Hand wash gently, only if needed. After the first dry clean, wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent. Do not soak, scrub or wring.
- Dry in shade. Direct sunlight can fade the colour.
- Iron inside out on low heat, with a thin cotton cloth over embroidered or painted areas. Never iron directly on mirrors.
- Store in a muslin or cotton cover, not plastic, so the fabric can breathe.
Will my blouse look exactly like the photos?
Yes. Our photos are taken in natural daylight and match the piece closely. Slight colour differences can occur because of screen settings.
How do I choose the right size?
Check the size chart beside the product images. If you are between sizes, choose the larger one, as a blouse is easier to take in than to let out. Custom sizing is also available.
Can the blouse be customised?
Yes. We can make it to your measurements and design preferences. Price and delivery time may vary, as the piece is made specially for you. Customised pieces cannot be returned or exchanged, so please share your measurements carefully.
Is there margin for alterations?
Yes. Our blouses have around 2 inches of margin, so the size can be let out if needed.
How can I tell if a blouse is hand embroidered?
Look at the reverse side. Hand embroidery shows small knots and slight irregularities, while machine work looks uniform. Each product's details state whether the piece is hand-worked or machine-embroidered.
Why do handcrafted blouses cost more?
Each handcrafted piece takes days of skilled artisan work and is made individually, not mass-produced.
Delivery within India
- Ready to ship: dispatched in 3–4 working days, delivered in 5–7 working days.
- Made to order or customised: around 15 days. We will let you know in advance if there is any delay.
International orders
- Available on request. Courier charges and customs duties are paid by the buyer and quoted before the order is confirmed.
- Before dispatch, we share photos and a video of your actual piece, and ship only after you approve it.
- Shopping from abroad? We can also deliver to any address in India at no extra cost.
Returns & exchanges (ready-to-ship orders within India)
- Wrong or defective item: report it within 24 hours of delivery with photos and an unboxing video. Once verified, we arrange a free pickup and send a replacement (if available) or store credit valid for 45 days.
- Size or preference exchange: one exchange per order. The piece must be unused, unwashed and returned with original tags and packaging. Return shipping for exchanges is arranged by you.
- Not eligible: change of mind, minor colour variation (up to 5%) and natural handcrafted variations.
Customised orders
- Pieces made to your measurements or design requests are made specially for you, so they cannot be returned or exchanged. Please double-check your measurements and requirements before confirming the order.
Cancellations
- Orders can be cancelled only before dispatch. A 5% payment gateway fee applies to prepaid cancellations.
Need help?
Email kavita@timelessbasics.in or WhatsApp +91 63040 37938. For full terms, see our Returns & Exchange Policy page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, your blouse matches the image closely, shot in natural daylight; slight variations may occur due to mobile settings.
Refer to the size chart beside product images to find your best fit. If unsure, choose a slightly bigger size—altering bigger to smaller is easier than the reverse.
Yes, we offer customization based on your size and design preferences. Price and delivery time may vary as each piece is specially made for you.
Yes, all our blouses come with ~2-inch margin, allowing you to increase the size easily (e.g., from 40 to 44).
Our handcrafted pieces come with authenticity certifications like Silk Mark and Hallmark (for pure fabrics). You can also check the reverse side—handwork shows natural knots and slight irregularities, unlike machine finishes.
Handcrafted blouses aren’t costly, they’re valuable—each piece takes days of skilled artisan work and is made individually, not in mass production.
