Hand-painted Floral Cotton Scarf from Costa Rica, "Sunflower"

Layer this delicate scarf under a trench coat for a spring-ready look or get creative with it and use it as a head wrap. Carmen Fuentes hand-paints a watercolor sunflower design on a soft cotton fabric.

Carmen has transformed her love of painting into creating wearable pieces of art. She uses materials that are recycled, reclaimed, or locally sourced, and often colors them with all-natural pigments. Outside of her art, Carmen has dedicated her life to educating people on the importance of preserving Costa Rica's rich natural resources through her work for local environmental non-profits.