Waffle smock blouse

The blouse in cotton and silk is lightly transparent, cut loosely, with a classic shirt-blouse collar. The plastron on the front has been worked as a magnificent waffle smock, every fold set by true handwork. The shimmering mother-of-pearl buttons and the Hexenstich (witch's stitch) at the back complete this masterly blouse.

Hand smocking/waffle smocking

Originally a smock was a loose overgarment whose method of making soon became a generic term in handwork. For the basis of every smock is a section of fabric gathered by running threads into fine, even folds. For a perfect smock, both must be set precisely and evenly.

The mother-of-pearl

Mother-of-pearl is a natural solid found in mussel shells. Its surface shimmers like opal, depending on the incidence of the light. With their lustre, mother-of-pearl buttons give every model that certain something.

The Hexenstich

The hand-set Hexenstich is Gössl's homage to craftsmanship in the old tradition. It marks the true value of the Gwand. According to popular belief, the name derives from a witch's oath to the devil, in which she is said to raise her left hand. Since cross stitch is embroidered from left to right, the thread has to be drawn smooth to the left, which brings about the characteristic movement of the hand.