Cristina Confite Woven Blouse Handmade in San Pablito Pahuatlán, Puebla

This blouse is a masterpiece of textile artistry, crafted using the técnica de Confite on a traditional backstrap loom. This intricate method, practiced by only a few artisans today, requires exceptional skill and patience. Each design is created by meticulously pulling threads from the woven fabric with a maguey thorn, forming detailed geometric and symbolic motifs that reflect the Otomí (hñañu) cosmovision. Taking about a week to make just one, the result is a textile rich in heritage, where every pattern tells a story passed down through generations.

Wearing this blouse means carrying a piece of San Pablito Pahuatlán’s legacy. Its heavyweight and structured fabric makes it versatile for both casual and formal styling. Pair it with jeans for a relaxed look or with a skirt for an elegant statement. This blouse is a work of art, one that embodies the dedication and cultural pride of Mexico and that no other skill will be able to match.

• Made in San Pablito Pahuatlán, Puebla
• Crafted using the técnica de Confite on a backstrap loom
• Handwoven and designed with ancestral Otomí iconography
• Unique patterns achieved by lifting threads with a maguey thorn
• Durable fabric for versatile wear that will soften with every wash
• Approximate measurements:
  one size 23" length x 21" width,
  medium suggested (model is 5'7", 155lb, 36D)
• CARE: To maintain the quality of the intricate work, we recommend hand washing and air drying. Iron only if extremely necessary on low (can be laid flat while damp to prevent wrinkles). 

At Lolo - Mercadito we are committed to acknowledging the nature of each product. With each purchase, you get a unique and authentic piece made with love by artisans from Mexico. These huipiles are artisanal, hand-made products. For this reason, there might be some flaws and variations in sizing and design.