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Friday, July 15, 2011

Cuddle up, or Sling Rocks, with Mexchic







Alright, so it's prime summertime and a tad bit toasty, but that doesn't mean there's not SOME excuse to get your cuddle on, or at least picnic. And even if you're sweating so much you don't want to move, Mexchic can still spruce up your home to make it look as cozy as you wish you felt.


Hand-woven 'Honey' Striped 100% Cotton Summer Blanket, $155


Read the story behind the cotton blanket here. Short version; the weaver who helped create these blankets is from a small pueblo in Tlaxcala, Mexico and she weaves on what was her grandmother's loom.



Houndstooth Chico Top Drawer Blanket made with pure virgin wool, $70


Read more on the wool blankets, and how you can also rock it like Mr. Eastwood, here.

And of course, if you're more a fan of slingshots than blankets, Mexchic's got you covered, stylishly.


Dreaming Puma Hand-carved Slingshot, $125. Read more about the Mexican carver who creates these slingshots using local inspiration and a tiny pocket knife.

Right now, the things I have pics of next aren't on Mexchic's Etsy store. However, I wanted to share them anyway, because they're gorgeous and I want!


From the Huipil pillow cover collection.


Mano de santo collection.

See all of Mexchic's stunning collections here. Plus, visit Mexchic's websiteEtsy shop and blog.

Mexchic's About page explains best: "The name Mexchic is a play on the Nahuatl word for the Aztec Peoples, ‘Mexicas’ pronounced ‘me-shi-cas’. Mexchic works with Mexican artisans who are masters of a variety of traditional, centuries old techniques. We also at times modernize the design of each craft, attracting a new appreciation for the cultural riches of Mexico."

Found via Proud Mary's blog Lloso (another do-gooding fave).

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