M/L Huipil Kaftan Navy Handwoven Backstrap Loom Oaxaca Mexico San Juan Colorado

Description

This lovely
Navy Blue
Huipil with
Details done in White, Green, Raspberry, Lavender and Orange
, is from the
Mixtec
village of
San Juan Colorado.
This Kaftan is entirely
Hand Woven on a Back Strap Loom
.
In the past few years British Fashion Designer,
Pippa Holt, has been selling Huipils from this village for up to 5.00 US dollars
... Oy Vey!!!  This Kaftan is made in the same village and by the same ladies who make her huipils.  Just like he Pippa Holt Huipiles, this one also
has pockets..
...
.
This cotton huipil will fit a Medium to Large size Woman!!!
It measures 23 1/2 inches wide (from side to side –total 47 inches around) and 39 inches long.
It's a great example of Contemporary Fashion Trends; Frida Kahlo, Bohemian, Hippie, boho, Ethnic, Fiesta, Peasant, Santa Fe, Cowgirl style
.
This is a Win Win scenario, you get to own a beautiful hand woven Huipil, and support these women
save their cultural heritage and traditions.
Machine washable on a delicate cycle
with a mild soap.  Hang to dry and then press with a cool iron....
Please take a look at my Ebay Store for more Hand Made clothing, Mexican Folk Art and Jewelry.... VIVA MEXICO!!!