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PATCHWORK SKIRT, MOUNTAIN ARTISANS, BACK WRAP, Appalachia, Folk Art, Handmade, Artisans Workshop, American Craft Movement, A-Line Shape, 100% Cotton, Size 8, Made in AMERICA

History of Mountain Artisans>
Founded in 1968, Mountain Artisans was organized as a nonprofit cooperative quilting business. Based in Charleston, West Virginia, the nonprofit cooperative was formed by a group of idealistic young women, including Sharon Percy Rockefeller and Florette Angel, and their successful designer, Dorothy Weatherford. If I remember correctly, Sharon was instrumental in arranging the "seed" money for the Co-Op to begin operation. Sharon Percy Rockefeller is the wife of former West Virginia Senator and Governor John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV and daughter of Senator Charles Harting Percy the Senator from Illinois.

Folk Art and a renewed interest in traditional crafts and the back-to-the-land movement of the 1960s provided fertile ground as Mountain Artisans helped to generate a renaissance in quilt making. Their marketing efforts garnered national recognition, and upscale department stores across the country sold their work, from Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus to Macy's and local Specialty Shops.

The following Links have more information on the Mountain Artisans and a Sharon Percy Rockefeller article >
https://www.nytimes.com/1970/04/18/archives/sharon-rockefellers-fashion-mission.html
http://www.nytimes.com/1974/02/07/archives/mountain-coop-has-a-rockefeller-to-help-guide-it-earn-1000-a-year.html
https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/1438 By: by Rebecca Stelling
http://www.cabincreekquilts.com/article1.asp By: Senator Jay Rockefeller

This simple "A" Line shaped wrap skirt is a perfect example of how Dorothy Weatherford adapted patchwork to "Fashion". In this example, she used her talent in combining texture and color tonality with just the right scale. A simple Flower Arrangement sits on the Table. The simplicity of her design is contrasted by the "Artist's" off-center placement on the body of the skirt. All of the above details made it one of her best sellers in the Summer Collection.

One of my Favorite Summer skirts! ....and after a close inspection, I can say that it is in great Vintage condition~!

.......... Here are some of the vital fit measurements. If you want centimeters, just multiply x 2.54.

* The natural waistline measures 26" when tied.
*The waistline over-lap is 10".
* The 2 Patch pocket measure 5" x 5½".
* Floral Applique measures 19" x 20" on the right front side.
* Finished length is 28".
* Back wrap overlap is 12" at the hip-line....14" at the hemline.
* Circumference at the hem is 60".

***The tank tops are available in a range of colors @ Forever 21. The fitted denim vest, also from Mountain Artisans is available in a separate listing. So are the Honey Gamboge Coral and Turquoise ropes.

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