great dresses

With its casual style and lavish floral embroidery, the Oaxaca dress was a favorite with surfers in the 1960s and later with hippies in the 1970s. It is equally lovely and comfortable today. Textile artists from Sierra Embroidery embroider the motifs by hand on cool black cotton. The sleeveless cotton shift slips over the head.

Made of onyx black rayon with intricate openwork and floral hand embroidery at the neckline, this delightful tank top is the work of Made Suciati. The Balinese artisan names this design Kerawang, meaning "lace" in Bahasa Indonesia.

Thai artisan Jiap Rojjana creates this stunning shoulder bag inspired by the bold geometric designs of the Akha Hill Tribe. The eye-catching patterns in rich shades of green, orange, red, and blue are embroidered by hand on the front of the black cotton bag. Golden yellow cord and rain tree wood beads decorate the strap, with a coconut shell button for the closure. The shoulder bag opens to reveal a black cotton lining with an interior zipper pocket that is ideal for smaller items.

Because each is an individual work of embroidery art, colors and motifs may vary slightly according to the artisan's inspiration.

Thai artisan Jiap Rojjana creates this beautiful shoulder bag inspired by the vivid geometric designs of the Akha Hill Tribe. The eye-catching patterns in colorful shades of red, orange, blue, and white are embroidered by hand on the front of the black cotton bag. Golden yellow cord and rain tree wood beads decorate the strap, with a coconut shell button for the closure. The shoulder bag opens to reveal a black cotton lining with an interior zipper pocket that is ideal for smaller items.

Because each is an individual work of embroidery art, colors and motifs may vary slightly according to the artisan's inspiration.