Nestled high up in the mountains of Chiapas, the tropical area of this remote state of Southern Mexico, you will find Venustiano Carranza and San Bartolomé de los Llanos, communities with a long weaving traditions. Heirloom techniques past from generation to generation, and brought more in more in a contemporary context.
Here we find the group where we work with, a group of master artisans working their magic, their heritage and their dedication that gives a result that is hard to find, a delicate light weight textile that wraps the body in a chiffon like texture. Due to the tropical temperatures the fine weaving is here a must. For generations, locals have used this material to create their clothes, and they are proud to carry on this tradition today.
To bring our pieces to life, we worked with two sisters, Lorena and Paola, whose family has spent the last decade building a strong partnership with this remote artisan group. After hearing the sisters’ vision for providing long-term, sustainable income in the community, we jumped at the opportunity to create a line that brings this time-tested technique all the way from the mountains of Mexico to the conscious consumer.