Guatemalan harem style pants with intricate, up-cycled Huipil embroidery. High-quality, durable, Mayan Jaspé construction, and fade-resistant color. Each pair is totally unique. Fair Trade Gypsy directly trades with the artisans in the highlands of Guatemala ensuring quality and fair pay. 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: large-ish. Elastic waist stretches from 28" to 36". Length, waist to cuff is 34".
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. Weavers primarily make these to be sold in outside markets as a way of not only preserving the weaving tradition but also to provide a sustainable income for their families and communities.
Handmade and directly traded in San Pedro La Laguna, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
