China Poblana Sombrero

China Poblana Sombrero
Mexico. Circa 1930.

With its origins in both India and the Philippines, the colorful couture of the ‘China Poblana’ has a long and rich history in Mexico. The iconic fashion design, a unique ensemble which includes a white blouse with silk embroidery, a sequined skirt with nationalistic symbols, a white slip, a scarf, a rebozo and in some instances a sombrero, can be traced back to Catarina de San Juan, a young Indian princess who was sold into servitude and came to the New World in 1620 via Manila and Acapulco's trade route. Catarina de San Juan's exotic style would come to be known as 'La China Poblana', or the 'Chinese Pueblan'. 

Soft and supple felted wool with elaborate hand brocaded trailing vines, braided cords wrapped in silver thread and fancy silver ric-rac. 

Raised on a high quality custom made stand.

Dimensions: sombrero measures 21 inches diameter x 10 inches high.

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