Magijski.

A boutique on Ilica Street, Zagreb.

"You like the blouse?"

I nod to the saleswoman.

"It is magijski," she says.

The radiant floral embroidery, it seems, is a traditional design that signifies availability, and the tasseled drawstrings at the neck can be loosened to raise the wattage of the signal.

Within minutes of entering a candlelit cafe in the cobblestoned Donji Grad district, for example, you would find yourself sharing macchiato and Zagorski strudel with Zoran, who (small world) turns out to be a systems analyst just like you.

Over here, on the other hand, you could wear it with jeans to attract anything you like. Even a taxi on Friday afternoon, perhaps.

Croatian Embroidered Blouse (No. 2394). A full cut of linen/cotton with lots of luminous silk embroidery on the arms. Satin ribbon and crochet lace at gathered cuffs.

Wide, cross-stitched boat neckline with more gathers, plus tassel-adjusting slit at center front. Magic indeed.

Women's sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL.

Colors: Hunter Green, Purple.

Imported.