DETAILS

We partnered with artisans in Aguacatenango to produce this light, drop waist skirt with embroidery detailing along the top of the skirt. In the most flattering fit, this skirt is easy to dress up with the matching Maria Blouse and heels, but it is also easy to dress down with a white t-shirt and sneakers. The skirt features a zipper in the back.

FIT GUIDE 

Fern is 5'7 wearing a size Small.

ARTISAN COMMUNITY

Aguacatenango is a small community that borders the famous ceramic-producing village of Ametenango del Valle in Chiapas.  Aguacatenango is particularly known for its embroidered blouses, which are traditionally worn by the women in the village. The men in Aguacatenango are farmers and spend three-quarters of the year away from the villages to harvest maize.  Corn therefore has significant symbolic meaning for the community as the livelihoods of the people depend on it. The women supplement family income while the men are away by embroidering blouses and selling them. The embroidery on the blouses made in Aguacatenango use traditional floral motifs that mirror the flora and fauna of Chiapas.

CARE

Due to the intricate embroidery work, we recommend to dry clean only.