DETAILS
The Liliana midi dress is defined by hand-embroidered gold flowers and vines that frame the neckline and extend down the center front. A special piece for celebrations, it reflects the enduring floral embroidery tradition of San Antonino Castillo Velasco, Oaxaca.
- Hand-embroidered gold floral details across the bodice and sleeves
- Side-slit pockets
- 100% cotton
- Made with artisan partners in San Antonino Castillo Velasco, Oaxaca
FABRIC AND CARE
Made with 100% cotton.
Due to the delicate embroidery, we recommend washing on delicate and hang to dry. Iron on low.
FIT GUIDE
Esmeralda is 5'9" and wearing a size Small.
ARTISAN COMMUNITY
The Flores pieces come from the community of San Antonino Castillo Velasco. It is a community in Oaxaca that is known for its traditional floral hand embroidery, which dates back over 200 years.
These blouses and dresses can take over one month to make, and specialty pieces can take up to six months to complete. As each garment is entirely handmade, these pieces are one-of-a-kind works of art.
The designs are made by first stamping the pattern onto the chosen fabrics with ink using a large iron stamp. From there, the artisans use a small hoop to stretch the fabric and embroider the designs using selected threads.
Once the embroidery is completed, the garments are sent to another community where they finish the smocking detail. The design that this community creates is known as "Hazme Si Puedes," which literally means "Make Me If You Can." This design showcases little people, known as "La Familia."
A third community then completes these garments by adding hand crocheted detail to the neckline.
These designs are part of these artisan communities, identities and heritage and are intended to last for generations.
