Women’s Small, 100% Cotton

I purchased this hand-embroidered top from a flea market in El Pescadero, Baja, Mexico back in 2021. It was embroidered by a very sweet Abuela from Oaxaca. I dyed the top with cochineal, or Dactylopius coccus, an insect native to North and South Americas. Cochineal was originally used by Mexican Indigenous peoples to make pigment for paint and to dye textiles and feathers for wear. When the Spanish came to Mexico, they brought the desert-dwelling insects back to Europe, where they were used to dye the uniforms of English soldiers. (Source)

Measurements:
Pit to pit: 22.5”
Length: 24”
Sleeves: 18.5”

Care: Wash on cold, lay flat to dry. Store in a cool, dark place like a closet or a drawer. Sunlight will fade color.