Linen huipil hand-embroidered in cross-stitch with a dragonfly design. A fresh, traditional garment from the Peninsula that showcases the great skill of the master craftswomen who excel in the embroidery technique.
Hand embroidery originated in pre-Hispanic times in Mexico and transformed during the Colonial period, when the technique of cross-stitch was learned from Spanish women. This technique is used to embroider elements of nature in bright colors.