Monarch Butterflies Huanengo Dress Hand Embroidered & Woven Michoacan Mexico

Description

This is a Win Win scenario. You get to own a beautiful hand embroidered Blouse by
Purepecha Indian women who live on the edge of lake Patzcuaro in Michoacan,
and help support these peoples save their cultural heritage and traditions.   This particular top was made by
Raquel Francisco Ascencio
see the 5th photo, see is the woman on the right.
It measures 25 inches armpit to armpit (50 inches all around) and 51 inches Long.  This Dress will fit a
Medium
to Large size woman.
This
one-web huipil "huanengo" or "guanengo"
from Michoacán, Mexico which was hand embroidered with
Monarch
Butterflies and flowers in different colors
on a Jet Black Color fabric
.  Monarch Butterflies
spend their winters in the State of Michoacan before they return to Canada and the United States
, so you see them all over the local
Crafts...
This dress is a great example of
contemporary fashion trends
such as; Frida Kahlo Style, Hippie, Bohemian, Peasant, Santa Fe, Fiesta, Cowgirl, Boho.   You will love this hand embroidered blouse from Michoacán, Mexico.
Hand Wash separately, dry flat, 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!!!