Recently, my Grandmother gifted me her first Huipil. Huipil a are hand woven on a back strap loom embroidered blouses that are made by Mayan Indian women. Their techniques are true to their ancestors ways. Mayan Indian tribes are still predominant in Guatemala. My family immigrated here from a little, yet famous, town called Antigua.
Of course I was so grateful and excited at the same time and I couldn't wait to make matching accessories to complete my ensemble. I remember seeing Mayan women with head wraps and Pom Pom hair accessories so I created a Pom Pom multicolored headband that really pops with the outfit. I also camped up an old wicker purse I had. The purse had a missing clasp and was slightly torn so I thought instead of tossing it I could vamp it up to a new lease on life. So I assembled a bunch of colored Pom Poms out of knitting yarn and glued them onto the rim of the purse. I've even admired similar style summer handbags from Kate Spade New York...I think I did pretty well. What do you think?
My Pom Pom Headband is now available for purchase in my Etsy shop ( www.realandyseyecandy.etsy.com )
