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Elegant and feminine, this lightweight cotton blouse showcases stunning Indian chikankari embroidery work. Dating back thousands of years, this particular type of hand embroidery originates from the Lucknow region of India and transforms this blouse with intricate floral and paisley motifs gracing the neckline. Neat pintuck pleats adorn the front of the white blouse, which closes with buttons at the front. Shalabh designs the long-sleeve blouse with semi-sheer cotton, making it a great choice to pair with a camisole.

Designer Luisa Villavicencio and her family maintain the last remaining cotton farm in Guatemala, where they produce the materials used in their natural fashions. This laid-back poncho is created using undyed cotton and reclaimed denim fibers in a striking asymmetrical design with fringe details.
Luisa's family cultivates cotton in several natural colors, and the family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton to transforming it into apparel. Says Luisa, "There are 80 artisans working with us. Some are civil war widows. Others always felt that they couldn't do anything, and we've been able to change that negative self image... A lot of families depend on us. I feel I have a great duty to them, to my parents and to my country, whose textile tradition should not be lost."

Leafy vines sway in the gentle breeze on this beautiful, lightweight blouse from India. Intricate white chikankari embroidery adorns the upper areas of the blouse, adding a delightfully feminine appeal to the top. Neat pintuck pleats decorate the front, beneath a round neck and alongside a deep v-cut. Shalabh designs the long-sleeve white blouse with semi-sheer cotton, making it a great choice to pair with a camisole.