Fiesta Roses

Artisans Rocio and Elena Vazquez of the Central Chiapas highlands present an artisan-crafted 100% cotton sash-style belt with tie closures that features colors which are representative of her homeland. Since the flag of Mexico consists of a white middle section with red and green segments on each side, the latter two colors are considered patriotic and are often seen during national holidays and fiestas. For this belt, the weaver chooses to use black for the background; a pattern of crimson red roses amid vivid green leaves repeats along the length of the belt which features red braid ties that make the accessory adjustable.