Mi Golondrina Soledad Blouse Floral Embroidered Ruffle Women's Small

Mi Golondrina Soledad Blouse Floral Embroidered Ruffle Ruffles Floral embroidery Blue reddish pink green Our Soledad is an updated, feminine take on the classic Flores. The beautiful ruffled sleeve can easily be dressed up or down. Featuring hand-embroidered flowers in upper bust area & flowers & vines surrounding neckline. Hand-embroidered detail runs down center of blouse. Satin ribbon adorns the straight hem. 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 & 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. The artisans use a small hoop to stretch the fabric & 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 is known as "Hazme Si Puedes," which literally means "Make Me If You Can." A third community then completes these garments by adding hand crocheted detail to the neckline. These designs are part of these artisan communities' identities & heritage & are intended to last for generations. Pre-owned, great condition Women's size small