Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
In this Bicentennial of Homeland Independence, the first lady Ana Garci’a de Hernandez it bets to him again to the talent of lencas craftsmen, those that made the fabric of the dress that shines in the celebration of the 15 of September.
The white textile was made in the Loom the Encinos, located in the community of the same name, of the municipality of Intibucá, property of Mr. Saturnino Gonza’les, who with his family worked the delicate fabric. They reacted enthusiastically because for the past eight years the first lady recognized her effort, creativity and stubbornness put into her work.
A few weeks ago, Ana de Hernández visited this one loom to Intibucá and he was able to appreciate the lencas artisans making the fabric for his dress and even accompanied them in part in the process.
“Every September 15 I seek to represent our culture, of what has been done at home, highlight the national identity through fabrics, embroidery and paintings, and in this Bicentennial of Independence will not be the exception,” said the wife of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.
the intibucano designer Roberto Ramírez, Who for the sixth time makes the dress of the first lady, explained that the dress is a long-cut classic inspired as always by the flora and fauna of the country, but this time highlights the National Bird of Honduras, the Guara Vermella.
This version is based on the National Bird of Honduras, the Red Guara, the images were incorporated through the technique of sublimation (printing on canvas) and from there a pattern was taken so that they were hand-embroidered by the sisters Antonia, Lydia and Idalia Orellana, originally from the community of Peña Blanca, in Santa Cruz de Yojoa, Cortés.
Mayan Roots shoes
The shoes worn by the first lady are platform style with jute lining and the top is blue and yellow leather that combines with the main colors of the plumage of our National Bird. They were crafted with care and a lot of enthusiasm by hand for six days at the Mayan Roots factory, mostly by the hands of Mr. Reiniery Bellino, an icon of the handmade footwear industry in Honduras, the son of a single mother and who at the age of nine, faced with the economic limitations of his family, learned to make shoes.
“We had never done this style of shoe, we modified the design from its original version, especially for the first lady. They are very comfortable and feminine shoes for the event, we are proud that for the first time the wife of a president chooses a shoe made in Honduras for the celebration of September 15, “said Deixant Martínez, creative director of Mayan Roots.
Heros Leather wallet
The wallet that Ana García carries is a baguette-type design, which can be used as a clutch and also has a removable handle so you can use it on your shoulder. It was made by Hector Sosa and his wife Suyapa.
It was made of fine-grained blue leather with nickel-colored fittings, in addition a Tassel (tassel) was made in the same blue tone, adorned at the top with three strips of leather, two blue and one white that symbolize the Flag National.
“For our family business it is an honor to have been invited to be part of the group of designers who make the first lady’s attire at such an important event as the Bicentennial of Independence,” said Suyapa Salgado de Sosa , owner of Hero Leather.
Ecojoyería accessories
The accessories worn by the first lady were made by Honduran women from Ecojoyería, a green and environmentally friendly jewelry store. In the same way it wears rings inspired by collection of photos of macaws and the bracelet wears red Guaras to the branches, everything was realized with solid metallic waste with gold and silver.
“For Ecojoyería it is an honor to be able to make the pieces and have them for the first lady on such a memorable day and it is a great support for Hondurans like us who work to show the art and talent of our country,” said the owner, Celina Betancourt.
Guayabera by President Joan Orlando
the president Juan Orlando Hernández carries a guayabera made by Gladis Grádiz, owner of El Corte catracho. The guayabera was made of thick linen fabric with palettes that reveal internally our beautiful and cultural lenca fabric on both front sides.
Also, it has four bags with details in lenca fabric and in the back a canesú cut, where a paletón in lenca fabric leaves the interior. The neck shines with a crescent of linen fabric and on the left front a beautiful Red Guara.