Beautiful vintage white hand-embroidered folk art dress or huipil-style smock featuring an assortment of colorful stitched animals, birds and people. The handmade embroidery and relaxed silhouette give this piece wonderful character, with practical front pockets and a lightweight natural-fibre fabric that appears to be cotton gauze or linen.
Measurements laid flat:
Pit to pit: 21"
Length: 43"
Fabric has no stretch
Features:
Vintage handmade piece
White natural-fibre fabric
Likely cotton, cotton gauze or linen
Colorful hand embroidery
Animals, birds and people motifs
Multiple embroidery stitches and colors
Front pockets
Relaxed smock silhouette
Midi length
Lightweight breathable fabric
One-of-a-kind folk art character
A beautiful statement piece for folk art, artisan, bohemian, eclectic, cottagecore, resort, coastal and slow-fashion wardrobes. The whimsical embroidery also gives it a strong collectible textile and wearable-art appeal.
Vintage condition with some marks from age and previous use. These have been considered in the price. Please review photos carefully for complete condition.
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