Guatemalan harem style pants with corte from Nahula, Guatemala. High-quality, durable, Mayan Jaspé construction, and fade-resistant color. Each pair is totally unique.
Elastic waist band and legs make these comfortable and stylish on a wide range of sizes and on either men or women. Unisex adult. Waist: elastic and drawstring. Leg: elastic. Size: medium-ish. Elastic waist stretches from 26" to 36". Length, waist to cuff is 30". Typically worn with the cuff below the knee or at the calf.
Ikat, meaning 'to knot,' is an ancient weaving technique in which the threads are tie-dyed before placing them on the loom. It has been practiced in many countries for thousands of years. Guatemala is one of the few areas in the world where this intricate textile art is still being enthusiastically practiced. Here it is referred to as Jaspé.
This Guatemalan corte fabric with hand embroidered colorful stripes is hand woven in Nahula, the pants were sewn and directly traded in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala ensuring fair pay and quality goods.