An Ortega's Chimayo wool vest, estimated to be from the 1940s.
Chimayo is believed to have originated with Spanish settlers who migrated northward from what is now New Spain (present-day Mexico) during the 17th and early 18th centuries.
A general store carrying Chimayo woven products opened in 1918, and the first specialized Chimayo weaving shop was established after World War II.
What began as folk craft rather than fashion, Chimayo textiles were later introduced to the fashion world by Pierre Fournier, who notably served as director of Anatomica.
The three major Chimayo vest brands are Ortega's, Centinela, and Trujillo's. The piece presented here is from Ortega's, the oldest and most celebrated of these makers.
Ortega's represents a tradition of hand-weaving and handmade craftsmanship passed down through eight generations of a family. Each piece continues to be made in the village of Chimayo, New Mexico, using methods unchanged for generations.
Most Ortega's Chimayo vests in circulation feature four front buttons and a shorter cut, making this example a notably uncommon variant.
This piece features a single front button, side buttons positioned one on each side, and a longer length. Such detailing is rarely encountered in Chimayo vests.
The colour is a gentle grey-beige—a tonality that complements a broad range of compositions.
The piece carries the kind of versatility that sits comfortably across different aesthetics.
The proportions align well with typical Japanese frame, suggesting it will serve a wide range of wearers.
The vest presents in mint condition, free of conspicuous soiling or damage.
There are no significant flaws that would compromise wearing, and the piece remains fully wearable.
Ortega's Chimayo vests of this vintage are notably scarce. Should you be seeking an example of this caliber, this represents a rare opportunity.
【Size Details】
Length front 74.5cm, back 71. 5cm
Shoulder width 39.5cm
Chest width -cm
Hem width 62.5cm
*Slight variation in measurements is inevitable.
【Condition】
USED
【Returns and Exchanges】
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Wear, patina, and marks resulting from age are not considered defects and are not grounds for return.
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【Inquiry Code】
T0140
