Sirena Top lotus remaining true to traditional basket

remaining true to traditional basket weaving techniques

Hand knitted

The design is added using a supplementary weft

They are often referred to as ‘alive’ and will continue to bleed and fade

This is part of the process that gives indigo-dyed products their natural beauty

Sirena Top lotus remaining true to traditional basketVictoria Martnez Velasco, a designer and supporter of the textile arts is responsible for many of our beloved pieces from Mexico. These tops are entirely made by hand by a cooperative of women in the valleys around Oaxaca. The one of a kind pieces are made of cotton panels (tela) joined together with traditional hand crochet. Woven mixtec geometric motifs at panels on shoulders. Handmade in Mexico with love 100% cotton