VOLA VOLARE Ombré Batik Short-Sleeve Top

Sweet, sophisticated – but always with a little edge.

A timeless beauty made from our softest 100% cotton voile, designed to mix and match beautifully with the other styles in our VOLA VOLARE series.

Each top is individually hand-dyed in a beautiful ombré batik, creating soft, flowing colour transitions and a sophisticated batik look. The artisanal dyeing process makes every piece unique – no two tops will ever be exactly alike.

The softly open neckline is finished with slender tie bands, allowing you to wear it loosely open or gently closed. Short sleeves and layer upon layer of beautifully embroidered frills create wonderful movement and give the top its romantic, airy character.

The frills are finished with intentionally raw edges, adding a cool, perfectly imperfect contrast to the delicate embroidery and dreamy ombré colours. Our signature “happiness” appliqué in Hindi completes the design with an unmistakable Agencies Turquoise touch.

Wear it with faded denim for an effortless late-summer look, layer it under a cardigan as the season changes, or combine it with your favourite VOLA VOLARE skirt, trousers or dress for a beautiful layered silhouette.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

Made from our softest 100% cotton voile
Individually hand-dyed ombré batik
Sophisticated colour transitions
Every top is completely unique
Layer upon layer of delicate embroidered frills
Cool raw-edge finish
Soft open neckline with tie-band closure
Signature “happiness” appliqué in Hindi
Easy to mix and match with the VOLA VOLARE series
Sweet, sophisticated and wonderfully cool

Q & A

How do you produce your fabrics?
We have sourced raw materials from our fabric manufacturers in India since 2004. We dye, print, and embroider everything ourselves.

Do you work exclusively with natural materials?
Yes, we mainly use pure cotton, linen, and silk. Occasionally, we create garments in viscose.

Do you work with multiple suppliers around the world?
No. Apart from our silk supplier in China, everything has been handled in-house by our long-standing and only manufacturer in India since 2004.

Can your cotton garments be washed at 40°C?
Yes, but we always recommend washing them at 30°C especially our traditionally handprinted block prints.

How should your silk garments be washed?
For a longer lifespan, we recommend hand washing. However, they can also be machine washed on a short, gentle cycle in a laundry bag, using detergent suitable for silk or wool, or olive oil soap.

Is there anything special to consider when washing batik-patterned garments?
Yes, do not leave batik-patterned garments to soak in water.

Wash with care
Wash only when needed and choose a low temperature whenever possible. We recommend washing cotton at 30°C.

Be gentle with delicate fabrics
Silk can often simply be aired between wears. When washing is needed, hand wash whenever possible. If using a washing machine, choose a short, gentle cycle and use a laundry bag. Never soak batik-patterned garments.

Embrace the natural texture
Cotton, linen, and silk can be ironed, but they do not have to be. Leave them unironed for a softer, more relaxed look.

Do you work with external designers?
No. I’m Elina, and I design all of our styles.

How do you collaborate with your manufacturing partner in India?
I spend three months of every year on-site in India. Together with our local team, I develop each new collection: from season to season, year after year.