Olive and Lichen Striped Cotton Shawl from Mexico - Zinacantan Paths Rope Peruvian artisan Maria Astuhuaman creates

Peruvian artisan Maria Astuhuaman creates this charming figurine

Mexico's Rosales Family creates this mystic pewter ring holder

traditional chainstitch embroidery

70 inches L x 35 inches W

Delicately painted

Olive and Lichen Striped Cotton Shawl from Mexico - Zinacantan Paths Rope Peruvian artisan Maria Astuhuaman createsCreating striped patterns of olive and lichen, cotton yarns are woven together by hand on a traditional telar de cintura (backstrap loom). Mexican artisan Petrona Perez and the Women Artisans Association create this shawl that celebrates the handicrafts of Zincantan. The lichen stripes become more pronounced as they approach one side of this shawl. Colorful geometric patterns and dangling fringes accentuate this shawl at both ends. 100% cotton 0. 36