Purepecha Rebozo Shawl — Handwoven Cotton with Silk Fringe, Michoacán Mexico (No Feathers) Oaxaca_earrings

Purepecha Rebozo Shawl — Handwoven Cotton with Silk Fringe, Michoacán Mexico (No Feathers) Oaxaca_earringsOne backstrap loom. One month. One artisan whose color combinations have made her a name in Michoacn. This rebozo is the purest expression of the Purepecha weaving tradition: 100% cotton with rayon, woven thread by thread on a telar de cintura in Michoacn, finished at each end with elaborate hand tied silk fringe the knots the Purepecha call rapacejo, or "flowers." There are no feathers in this particular piece, which gives the fringe itself and the

With a dark rebozo

Only a handful of family workshops in Oaxaca's historic jewelry quarter still practice it at this level

its natural range of warm oranges to deep reds preserved through careful selection

She works in feathers

a dove is never just a bird

length: 35 cm x 5 width: cm (70 cm total)

these earrings honor generations of craftsmanship and cultural artistry at a level that belongs in any serious collection

Why is 1960s Oaxacan filigree collectible

it has the substantial presence of museum-quality work and the wearability of a piece made to be worn

The pearl accents add warmth and softness to the silver paloma motifs

these elegant silver earrings feature twisted wire detailing paired with natural green agate stones

The sterling silver detailing is intricate and distinctly Oaxacan: layered