I absolutely love this embroidered bedspread. Traditional, yet contemporary.
The white cotton background is truly white, not yellowed.
The animal motifs are funky and colourful. Beautiful colours all round.
I mistakenly reviewed the duster as the dress, but both are wonderful. Easy and comfortable to wear. I've gotten many compliments on it from complete strangers. As I said in my other review, my friend saw me in the dress and wanted one for herself; she bought one the same day that she saw it.
Just looking at this shawl makes me happy! The colors are vibrant, and it feels great against the skin. It is large enough to wear as a shawl, but not too large that it can’t be worn as a scarf. It is amazingly beautiful! Thank you Elena!
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"I was born in a small Maya town in the highlands of Chiapas. My mother began teaching me to weave on the backstrap loom when I was very young.... read more
The Summer Catalog
Discover our unique collection of beautiful, handmade objects from around the world, inspired by more than a century of exploration.