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Product ID: 332912
Featuring a solid body of dark blue, this cotton shawl is carefully handwoven on the backstrap loom and elaborated at the ends with vibrantly colorful maize motif embroidery. Maria Elena Lopez of Mexico designs the shawl, completing it at the ends with fringes.
You can find our cotton shawl 'Colorful Maize' by Maria Elena Lopez in accessories categories such as Hand Woven Shawls and Cotton Shawls. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Profound Impact
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
Enabling Education
This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Covering Basic Needs
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
Empowering Women
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
Confronting Adversity
This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge.
Caring for Children
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
"I personally focus on the elaboration of each and every piece, from the design to the embroidery. I love designing. You never know what will pop into your imagination."
"I was born in a small Mexican town in Chiapas. I remember watching my mother and grandmother making beautiful blouses. Just seeing them work... read more