Oaxacan Huipil Dyed with Dactylopius coccus. O/S
$315.00
Precio de oferta
$315.00
Precio habitual
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Huipiles made using the “llorado” technique and dyed with cochineal are originally from Santiago Ixtayutla, in the Costa Chica region of Oaxaca, Mexico. This garment is made by women from the Tacuate-Mixteca indigenous community and is characterized by its brocades dyed with natural pigment. Its name, “llorado,” comes from the belief that the thread “cries” or fades when washed.
Cochineal is a crimson-red dye derived from the dried bodies of female Dactylopius coccus insects, which are scale insects that parasitize Opuntia cacti. Native to the Americas, these insects produce carminic acid to deter predators, which is harvested for food coloring (Natural Red 4, E120) and cosmetics.
Female insects are harvested, dried, and crushed to produce the dye, a process that is highly labor-intensive.
Historically used by Indigenous peoples in Mexico for textiles, it became a valuable trade commodity in the 16th century, second only to silver.
Give yourself the opportunity to wear a unique garment, from the hands of the artisan to wardrobe.
The effort and fatigue contributed by women artisans should be valued.
The backstrap loom Huipil is not expensive, it is a wearable art.
It is more than clothing; it is a symbol of cultural identity, resistance, and artistry, often representing the weaver's community, marital status, and social standing.
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Technique: Handmade on backstrap loom.
Material: Cotton and "Grana Cochinilla" (Dactylopius coccus).
Primary color: Magenta
Secondary color: Burgundy (brocade).
Sizes : One Size
Width: 25.5"
Length: 43"
Neck circumference: 33.5"
Armhole: 7.5"
Open side: 6.5"
Panels: One
Pull up
Care instructions:
• Preferably dry clean.
• Hand wash or delicate cycle.
• Wash in cold water.
• Do not mix. The natural dye may run.
• Do not tumble dry, dry in shade.
• Do not use bleach.
• It may fade when washed.
NOTES:
• Rustic and irregular texture
• Please note that color or texture variation is normal in handmade garments.
• Colors may be unrepeatable and irregular in some garments after they are woven or created.
Notice:
Returns are allowed only when the customer notifies his desire to return the garment the same day it was received and in the same conditions.
Not applicable for PO box.
Oaxacan Huipil Dyed with Dactylopius coccus. O/S
$315.00
Precio de oferta
$315.00
Precio habitual