[PRE-ORDER] Amancia Linen Dress - Hand-Embroidered Tehuantepec Dress - June Delivery

⏰ PRE-ORDER NOW - SHIPS BY JUNE 15, 2026

Hand-embroidered dress from Flor de Iguana artisans in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico. Museum-quality craftsmanship, one-of-a-kind wearable art.

The Amancia Classic is a masterpiece of traditional Oaxacan embroidery. Each dress takes up to five weeks of intricate hand embroidery by master artisans using techniques passed down through generations.

The Amancia Classic Dress is the kind of piece you remember buying. Wear it to a destination wedding in the hills of Oaxaca, a garden party, a summer celebration, or simply on a day when ordinary clothes won't do. It travels beautifully, feels remarkable on, and carries with it the story of the women who made it — stitch by stitch, over weeks.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:

The Amancia is entirely handmade — hand-cut, hand-sewn, and hand-embroidered on natural linen that breathes beautifully in warm weather. No two dresses are exactly alike, which means yours is genuinely one of a kind. It’s the kind of piece you’ll wear for years and eventually pass down — heirloom quality in the truest sense, made by artists who support their families and keep a centuries-old tradition alive with every stitch.

ABOUT FLOR DE IGUANA:

Flor de Iguana takes its name from a poem by Oaxacan writer Enmanuel R. Arjona, which describes a woman of deep ancestral roots and resilient spirit — a fitting name for a collective of Mixe and Zapotec artists from the northern Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca, Mexico.

The embroidery traditions you see in this dress have roots in the early 1900s, when an influential Zapotec businesswoman named Juana Catalina Romero helped shape what we now recognize as classic Tehuana style. By the 1930s, this aesthetic had become iconic — worn by Frida Kahlo and recognized around the world as a symbol of Oaxacan identity.

The Amancia dress is entirely handmade — hand-cut, hand-sewn, and hand-embroidered using traditional embroidery stitches passed down through generations. Each dress can take up to five weeks to complete. No two are exactly alike.

PRE-ORDER DETAILS:

• Pre-sale closes: April 30, 2026
• Production begins: Early May 2026
• Production time: 3-5 weeks
• Expected ship date: June 15, 2026
• You'll be charged today
• We'll email you with production updates and tracking information

This is a pre-order item. Your dress will be handcrafted to order by Flor de Iguana artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico. Please allow 3-5 weeks for production after the pre-sale closes.

MATERIALS & CARE:

Made from natural linen with hand-embroidered cotton thread using traditional Oaxacan embroidery techniques. Hand wash in cold water or dry clean. Lay flat to dry — do not wring. Iron on the reverse side while slightly damp. Store carefully and avoid prolonged sun exposure to preserve the embroidery colors. This is an heirloom piece.

When you wear the Amancia Classic Dress, you’re wearing a truly one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art which took up to five weeks of skilled hand embroidery made by artists with generations of traditional knowledge.

📸 Photos shown are from our artisan partner Flor de Iguana in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each dress is hand-embroidered and one-of-a-kind — slight variations in embroidery placement, pattern, and color make every piece unique.

QUESTIONS? Contact us at info@heritagebyhand.com — we’re happy to answer questions about sizing, fit, embroidery details, or anything else before you order.