M/L Corn Design Dress Hand Embroidered Turquoise & Beige Mayan Chiapas Mexico

Description

The
Mayan Ladies of Chiapas
have been making these Corn
motif
tops for many years.  This year
they
have
lengthened
the design to
make them as Dresses
... There are
2 ties at the waist so they can be cinched in for a more fitted
appearance.
The
theme of Corn is central to mayan life
not just as a decorative design but also as their primary food source and also in religious in ceremonies.  The famed
king Pakal of Palenque was often depicted as the maize God
.  His sarcophagus lid even shows him being reborn as the Maize God.  The sleeves on this dress are 3/4
length.  The embroidery is done in a
Beige color on Bright Turquoise 100% cotton
manta fabric.
It measures; 26 inches across the shoulders, 25 inches from armpit to armpit (50 inches around) and 39 inches long.
This Dress will fit a Medium to Large size Woman.
This piece isis a great
example of contemporary fashion trends
like;  Frida Kahlo Style, Santa Fe, Cow Girl, Hippie, Fiesta, Peasant, Boho Chic!
By
purchasing pieces made in Mexico you help support the women who make these blouses support their families and cultural traditions
.
Hand Wash, or wash in a delicate cycle
in your washing machine in a laundry bag with a mild Soap.  Dry flat, press with a cool iron!!!!
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