The shawls, known as rebozos featured here come from the mountainous state of Michoacán in central Mexico. Their tightly woven wool designs are handwoven on backstrap looms in rich, dark tones and decorated with silk fringing and feathers. This collection was purchased directly from a Purépecha family, the Indigenous people from the highlands of Michoacán, who continue to preserve these weaving traditions.

The rebozo is one of Mexico’s most iconic textile pieces, differing in styles across the country and with origins tracing back to the early colonial period through a blending of Indigenous weaving practices and Spanish influences. During the Mexican Revolution, rebel women known as Adelitas famously used rebozos to conceal weapons as they crossed military checkpoints, giving it a status of strength and resilience. In the 20th century, the rebozo became an enduring symbol of Mexican women’s identity and was embraced by cultural figures such as Frida Kahlo, who frequently incorporated them into her self-portraits. Today, wearing a rebozo connects you to a rich part of Mexican heritage.