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Very old vintage bought as older vintage from Oaxaca 25 years ago.Very good condition, \"This Dress is unsewn\" meaning the sides of the dress are not sewn, it is an open piece of embroidery such as a runner etc. There are some rips or tears where there had been seams. It is clean and vibrant.
Top measures 40\" x 23\" unfolded.
Skirt measures 102\" x 28\" total.Very large floral design HAND embroidered on dark red velvet with cotton polka dot backing. Huipil from the Nahuatl word is the most common traditional garment worn by indigenous women from central Mexico to central America. It is a loose-fitting tunic, generally made from two or three pieces of fabric which are then joined together with stitching with an opening for the head and if the sides are sewn, opening for the arms.
It\'s a great specimen Oaxacan embroidery. Great for a designer or collector.
The Juchitan and Tehuana People use these Dresses that are Hand Embroidered with Flowers design.
Intact with original cotton lining.
Both Tehuana and Juchitan are famous for the beloved Frida Kahlo, who was known to dress in these blouses on a regular basis.
Very good condition, \"This Dress is unsewn\" meaning the sides of the dress are not sewn, it is an open piece of embroidery such as a runner etc.
