Mandarin Collar Top - French Knot Floral Vintage in Chestnut

Hand-stitched. Hand-dyed. Made in Rajasthan. The top that tells a story.

The Emerson Fry Mandarin Collar Top in French Knot Floral Vintage Chestnut is the kind of piece that gets better the closer you look. A relaxed, oversized button-front shirt in cotton flax with a mandarin collar, hand-dyed in a warm vintage chestnut using low-impact dye, and covered in hand-stitched French knot floral embroidery made by artisans in Rajasthan, India. One size, with a generous 56" bust and 23" center back length that drapes beautifully on every body. This is slow fashion at its most beautiful — a piece that's genuinely one-of-a-kind.

Why she'll love it

The French knot embroidery is the detail that makes this top genuinely extraordinary — each knot is hand-stitched individually, which means no two tops are exactly alike. The floral pattern has a dimensional, tactile quality that printed fabric simply cannot replicate. The cotton flax blend has a natural, breathable hand that gets softer with every wash, and the mandarin collar gives it a refined, considered silhouette that works as well dressed up as it does dressed down. The vintage chestnut colorway is warm, earthy, and endlessly wearable.

Fit & Feel

Cotton Flax. Hand-stitched French knot floral embroidery. Button front. Mandarin collar. Hand-dyed with low-impact dye. One size. Bust: 56". Center back length: 23". Hand wash, line dry. Made in Rajasthan, India by Emerson Fry.

What makes it different

Emerson Fry works with artisans in Rajasthan, India to create garments that are genuinely handmade — hand-dyed, hand-stitched, and made with low-impact dye processes that minimize environmental impact. The French knot embroidery technique is a traditional craft that requires exceptional skill and time — this is not embroidery that can be replicated by machine. The cotton flax blend is a natural, breathable fabric that wears beautifully in every season. This is the top that people ask about.

How to wear it

Wear open over a camisole or bralette for a relaxed, layered look. Or button fully for a clean, polished silhouette. The generous one-size fit works beautifully tucked into wide-leg trousers or worn loose over slim jeans. The vintage chestnut colorway pairs beautifully with warm neutrals — camel, ivory, rust — and with denim in every wash.

Care

Hand wash cold. Line dry. Handle with care to preserve the hand-stitched embroidery and hand-dyed color.

Details

• Cotton Flax
• Hand-stitched French knot floral embroidery
• Button front, mandarin collar
• Hand-dyed with low-impact dye
• Color: Vintage Chestnut
• One size: Bust 56", Center Back Length 23"
• Made in Rajasthan, India
• By Emerson Fry
• Hand wash, line dry

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Holiday Gifts are accepted for EXCHANGE OR STORE GIFT CARD and have an extended period of time for returns. All exchanges must be made by January 5th, 2026 in order to be eligible. Thank you for your timely returns!

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