Bomber Jacket Otomi

$775 USD

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Fall in love with Otomi heritage with this extraordinary bomber jacket, crafted with intricate detail and vivid storytelling. Each piece showcases the amazing Otomi embroidery—a centuries-old art form originating from the Tenango region of Mexico. With its intricate patterns of animals, florals, and symbolic shapes, Otomi embroidery reflects the deep cosmology, folklore, and spirit of the Otomi culture. This jacket is more than just an outfit; it’s an expression of culture, creativity, and purpose that brings new life to a time-honored craft.

Each jacket requires up to 6 months to complete, making it a truly rare find.

Why we think this is a MUST-have:

Repurposed Traditional Technique: Celebrates the iconic Otomi embroidery, preserving an ancient craft in an unforgettable style.
Wearable Art: Each jacket is a one-of-a-kind statement piece, embodying the vibrant colors, symbols, and stories of the Otomi people.
Positive Impact: This jacket supports artisans with a month of fabric creation (the tenango) work and provides four additional days of work to the women who carefully sew it into wearable art.

Materials

Cotton, Cotton Thread

Care Instructions

Dry cleaning only

Learn more

This traditional textile comes all the way up from the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains in the state of Hidalgo, right up North of Mexico City. Where men are typically the ones that free-hand draw the designs onto the raw textile or off-white fabric that is then embroidered by the women. The figures are typical stories or representations or life that have been taught to generations.

This purchase supports a Mexican community of Artisans providing economic opportunities for their families while ensuring traditions are kept alive.

Shipping & Handling

This is an artisan-made item, with a small inventory. Can be eligible for shipping from México and can take 1-2 weeks to arrive, the wait is more than worth it!

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