1960’s Vintage Oaxacan Hand Embroidered Mexican Dress
Handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico
Size: O/S - probably best fits Size: XS/S
Color: Peach
Material: 100% Cotton
Bust: 18” flat
Length: 55”
Shoulders: 14” flat
Handmade, Hand Embroidered
Short Cap Sleeves
Gusset underarms
A-Line Cut
Unlined
Pullover
Excellent Vintage Condition. No rips, holes or stains. No size, care or material tag.
MORE INFO:
This is a vintage Oaxacan dress, characterized by its cotton fabric and vibrant floral embroidery. The dress features a gathered neckline and short sleeves, with embroidery concentrated around the shoulders, sleeves, and a vertical panel down the center front. These dresses are handmade, reflecting the traditional craftsmanship of the Oaxaca region in Mexico. The embroidery is typically done by hand or with a pedal sewing machine.
Oaxacan dresses are known for their colorful, intricate designs, and the use of floral motifs is a common feature. These dresses have been worn for centuries and often represent the cultural heritage of the Zapotec and Tehuana people
