Gala Huipil Hand Embroidered 100% Cotton Manta Jalapa Tuxtepec Oaxaca Mexico

Description

This VERY High
Collector Quality
Huipil was
Hand Embroidered in lots of
bright colors on a White 100% Cotton Manta Fabric.
This dress was made by
Alejandrina Carrera Orozco from Jalapa de Dias, Tuxtepec Oaxaca.
This is the same type of Huipil worn by the
Flor de Pina (
Pinapple) dancers during the Guelaguetza celebrations (see photo # 6).
It measures;  31 1/2 inches across (total 63 inches around) and 40 inches Long and
will fit a Medium to 3XL size woman.
The Back and Front are Identical...
This listing is for the Huipil only...
if you wish to purchase a matching skirt please take a look at my 2
"Pico" skirt
listings in my Ebay Store....
This huipil is a great
Statement piece reflecting various fashion trends
; Boho Chic, Santa Fe Style, Hippie, Cow Girl, Frida Kahlo inspired and of course Traditional Mexican Fiesta wear!!!
This is a
Win Win
scenario. You get to own a beautiful hand woven Huipil,
while supporting these Indigenous
Mixteco
women save their cultural heritage and traditions.
Hand Wash only, use a mild soap and dry flat.  Press with a cool iron....
Please take a look at my Ebay Store for more Handmade Clothing, Mexican Folk Art and Jewelry.
VIVA MEXICO!