Clothing – Oaxaca Cultural Navigator : Experience Connection

Embroidered Oaxaca Blouse, Hot Pink Pizzazz, Size Small

Annika Wirth — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:16:27 +0000

This blouse is made in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in a Oaxaca, Mexico, village called San Juan Guichicovi. It's pretty hot there, so these blouses are lightweight 100% cotton and easy to wash and dry. I take care of mine by machine washing on gentle with a mild soap and then hang to dry. I can press with an iron if needed. The blouse measures 19" wide x 21" long. It is marked Medium but will really fit a size Small. The embroidery is done by hand-guiding the sewing machine needle as it makes it way around the cloth. We consider this to be a semi-handmade process and it is equally as beautiful as a hand-embroidered piece. Please measure yourself carefully. All sales final.

Embroidered Oaxaca Blouse, Vine Ripe Tomato Red, Size Small

Annika Wirth — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:16:27 +0000

This blouse is made in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in a Oaxaca, Mexico, village called San Juan Guichicovi. It's pretty hot there, so these blouses are lightweight and easy to wash and dry. I take care of mine by machine washing on gentle with a mild soap and then hang to dry. I can press with an iron if needed. The blouse, 100% cotton, measures 19" wide x 21" long. It is marked Medium but will really fit a size Small. The embroidery is done by hand-guiding the needle as it makes it way around the cloth. We consider this to be a semi-handmade process and it is equally as beautiful as a hand-embroidered piece. Please measure yourself carefully. All sales final.

Ikat-Trimmed Gunmetal Grey Skirt, Chiapas

Annika Wirth — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:16:27 +0000

An elastic waistband gives this stylish mid-weight 100% cotton skirt a comfortable fit as you move through the day. Notice the embroidery details around the hem border in white, black, and periwinkle. The ikat fabric is likely a vintage piece from Guatemala with beautiful execution, adding interest. The embroidery picks up the color way of the ikat. Waistband expands from 27” to 32” and the skirt measures 30” at its widest point. It is 34” long.

Cowl Neck Cheery Cherry Red Check Top, Chiapas

Annika Wirth — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:16:05 +0000

Cheery, cherry red check pullover top is ready for you to wear this spring. Transition into fall with long sleeve white Tee, too. Notice the zigzag white detail around the hem. This is achieved using the supplemental weft weaving technique while the cloth is on the loom. Seams are joined using the finest needlework, including the beautiful detail on the cowl. The photos say it all! Measures 24” wide by 22” long.

Call It Mustard, Khaki, Moss, Olive: Oaxaca Green Blouse

Annika Wirth — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:16:05 +0000

Subtle design is woven into this beautiful blouse from Oaxaca made on the backstrap loom with soft, finest quality cotton. It is a stunning moss green. You can call it olive, khaki, or even a golden-green. This top literally shimmers. Measures 24” wide x 29” long.

Francisca Blouse French Knots Sky Blue, Size Medium

Annika Wirth — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:16:04 +0000

Just in from Chiapas, Mexico, this spring fresh 100% cotton blouse hand embroidered by Francisca with perfectly executed and dense French knots. It takes her three weeks to make each blouse! Each stitch in this garment is impeccably made by hand. The bodice is gather with smocking, as are the short sleeves, exactly what you need for spring and summer. Size Medium. Measures 13” wide across the embroidered part of the bodice, 25” wide armpit to armpit, and 28” long. Machine was gentle, hang to dry. You can’t have too many of these! Cozy, comfy to wear.

Chakira Beaded Coin Purse Flowers #1

Annika Wirth — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:16:04 +0000

Densely beaded chakira coin purse, lined with zipper closure, made on the Oaxaca coast near Puerto Escondido, Jamiltepec. Nothing more to say but beautiful and functional. Don't want to use it for change? Use it for make-up to carry with you. Rust, blue, green. Measures 5" wide x 4-1/4" high.