This sugar skull t-shirt by Etsy artisan Toolgrrl honors Dia de los Muertos with a hand-embellished applique that channels the calaveras so frequently seen in Mexico. Toolgrrl uses both recycled and new fabrics for the sugar skull t-shirt, and hand-sewn details throughout make this piece truly one-of-a-kind.
As we get ready to celebrate Halloween in just a few short weeks, this sugar skull t-shirt reminds us of the other spooky holiday that takes place on October 31.
Calavera Couture
Toolgrrl's Handmade Sugar Skull T-Shirt Honors Dia De Los Muertos
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