Huipil Kaftan Handwoven Backstrap Loom Resort Oaxaca Mexico San Juan Colorado

Description

This lovely
Denim Blue & Gold color
Striped Huipil with Aqua Color details is
from the
Mixtec
village of
San Juan Colorado.
The Colors are all produced using
Natural Dyes
and t
his 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.   The only difference is that Pippa Holt Huipiles have pockets on the sides.... this one
does not have
pockets
....
This cotton huipil will fit a Medium to Large size Woman!!!
It measures 23 inches wide (from side to side – total 46 inches around) and 45 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!!!