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Marling Originals

Hand-Dyed Silk Top with Marbled Silk Graphic — Short Sleeve, XS

Hand-Dyed Silk Top with Marbled Silk Graphic — Short Sleeve, XS

$115.00 USD
$115.00 USD
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Wearable art you can dress up or down.

This short-sleeve silk top starts with a hand-dyed brown silk crepe de chine base — warm, rich, and beautifully understated on its own. Then comes the detail that makes it truly special: a stitched graphic design on the front, crafted from pieces of hand-marbled silk. Each element is one of a kind, and together they create a top that feels like a painting you get to wear.

Pair it with tailored trousers and a heel for an evening out, or with your favorite jeans for an effortlessly elevated everyday look. Either way, you'll be the only person in the room wearing this exact piece.

Details

  • Short sleeves, round neckline
  • Hand-dyed silk crepe de chine base in warm brown
  • Stitched graphic design on front made from hand-marbled silks
  • Silk crepe de chine — cool, lightweight, and naturally wrinkle-resistant
  • Size XS

Care & Travel

Handwash in baby shampoo and hang to dry. Packable and travel-friendly — it arrives looking fresh.

Why It's Special

Hand-dyed, hand-marbled, and sewn by Susan Marling in her US studio. No two are alike — this exact top exists nowhere else in the world.

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Fabric

100% Silk, Crepe de Chine. Breathable, cool, comfortable and durable. The weave of crepe de chine silk is fabulous in heat and humidity - very cool and light on the skin. Easy care & great for travel.

This blouse started as a piece of white silk. Susan marbled the silk by floating paints on a liquid, raking those paints into a pattern and then laying the silk on top of the floating pattern She then cut and sewed this blouse - no two are ever exactly alike.

Size Chart

These measurements allow a relaxed comfortable fit.

 Size Bust  Hip  Length 
XS up to 35.5" up to 37.5" about 24"
S/M up to 39" up to 41" about 27"
L/XL up to 44" up to 45" about 27"
Plus up to 49" up to 50" about 28"

Care Instructions

Easy care. Handwash in baby shampoo and cold water then rinse. Hang your item dripping wet and allow to dry. No pressing - hang in a steamy bathroom while you shower. Great for travel!