Product Description

Blouse made in San Andres Larrainzar Chiapas by Ofelia. The technique used is backstrap loom with frayed stripes. The brocade on the chest, which signify the universe, mother earth, the river and toads.

Each piece is unique and unrepeatable so it has its own peculiarities of its manual manufacture, these small imperfections should not be seen as flaws but as part of its unique character. Elaboration time 2 weeks.

*Price do not include any accessories

Material

100% Cotton

Measures

One size
56 cm lenght * 60 cm width

Care Instructions

Hand wash in cold water with mild soap and dry in the shade

Additional Info

Artisan

Ofelia, Larrainzar, Chiapas

Huipiles, blouses and capes in backstrap loom

Ofelia has been embroidering for 20 years and belongs to a collective of 10 people. Most of the artisans have learned the work since they were little girls, they learned by playing with their mother's leftover threads.

Ofelia says that she used leftover thread from her mother´s orders , to assemble a small loom for her. This is how essentially she got into it. You can sense her passion for embroidery when she talks about this story.

Her mother is a woman with an extraordinary energy, active in every way. They both are very hard working women who open the doors of their home without hesitation.

I was delighted to meet them and to see the love and commitment they put into their work.