DEL SOL KIMONO
This elegant cotton and silk kimono is a year-round must-have!
$139.95
DEL SOL KIMONO
Using the ancient Artisan traditions of their Mayan ancestors, women in Guatemala create these unique shades using natural plant dyes made from local rosa de Jamaica fresco - the hibiscus flower - as well as cacao husks, orange peels, and coffee.
Purchase this kimono & empower a woman in Guatemala!
Once their threads are dyed and hung to dry, the women gather together and weave their kimonos on backstrap looms. This pattern represents the cacao seed which is very special to the Mayan people. It takes one Artisan a week to make one kimono from start to finish!
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The Impact of Your Purchase In Guatemala, women struggle through abuse, poverty, and heartache. But these women are now becoming proud business owners! By utilizing their traditional skills, they are able to create beautiful products that reflect their culture. They can provide for their families at home rather than leaving in search of work and can also send their children to school to pursue their dreams. This is because people like you purchase their work!
Care Instructions: Hand wash cold. Dry flat. Approx.
Measurements: One size fits most: 32” W x 34" L
Materials: 60% cotton 40% silk, Natural plant dyes
Color: Burgundy, Mauve, Light mauve, Peach-pink, Light blue