Traditional Dazzling White and Purple Blouse, Tzoltzil, San Juan Chamula, Chiapas

$50.00

Traditional Tzotzil Blouse from San Juan Chamula. Chiapas, Mexico.
Dazzling White and Purple Blouse made of satin. Hand Embroidery on the front and back, with cotton threads, the stitch is called "backstitch".
The sleeves and the chest area are also decorated with ribbons and applications.

The women of San Juan Chamula wear this style of blouse every day with a sash and long black skirt.

The Mayans preserve deep-rooted heritage, however, the textile culture has changed through the centuries because of the adoption of new materials and techniques.

One-of-a-kind, no 2 are alike.

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