Refugio Mini Dress

Description

Now the little conscious fashionistas can have a cute dress that is perfect for them! The Refugio Mini Dress is a very unique piece. You will fall in love with the colourful floral embroidery over the white 100% cotton fabric made by artisans from Oaxaca, Mexico. By purchasing this hand-made item, you are supporting talented artisan families from small villages. It is a casual short dress. Perfect for a day out at the beach or at the pool or to hang out with the family and friends. This dress has a grown-up version, so it can be a great look for a Mama & Me outfit.

The South of Mexico is famous for its beautiful embroidery handwork. The preferred motives are flowers, trees, animals, and organic shapes such as hearts and leaves. Artisans, mostly ladies, tend to use profusely colour in their thread. As the dresses and embroideries are handmade, there might be slight variations to the finish. It is part of the beauty of having handmade unique pieces. Your support is very important. Thanks to your purchase the artisans are able to keep their traditions alive and have a decent living while doing it.

Manta & Rebozo is the brainchild of Cecilia and her way to share Mexico’s rich history and culture through their beautiful handicrafts. The mission behind Manta & Rebozo is to support Mexican artisans and the concept of sustainable living by using handcrafted items that are not only beautiful and full of heritage, but that are also helping keep traditions alive and preserve the environment. Thanks to this project, you will be empowering local artisans, mainly women. How? By boosting their morale and providing them with an income to contribute to the family and their local communities. If you want to read more about there project and their story, click here.

REFUGIO MINI DRESS PRODUCT INFO

• 100%Cotton
• Colourful floral hand-made embroidery
• Knee-length
• Short sleeve
• 7 Sizes-  1 Year, 2 Years, 4 Years, 6 Years, 8 Years, 10 Years, 12 Years.
• Perfect for casual occasions
• You can have Mini & me version to go matchy-matchy with your daughter.

INSTRUCTIONS: Hand wash recommended; Machine wash cold / Do Not Bleach.