Huipil from Tecpán #166

Tecpán

Beautiful purple huipil from the town of Tecpán. This soft huipil measures 28″ across the shoulders, and 23″ from the shoulders to the bottom hem. The collar is diamond shaped and each of the four sides measures 5″.

This simple yet elegantly woven huipil features purple to pink zigzags of rivers throughout the body on a very dark navy background. The colorful accent is hand-guided machine embroidery that highlights the collar, shoulders, and flows down both the front and back of the lovely textile. The collar and shoulders are trimmed in royal blue velvet.

This huipil is in very good used condition; with perhaps a few loose threads.

$30.00

SOLD

 

Corte from Santa Maria de Jesús #164

Santa Maria de Jesús

Woven corte, or mayan skirt, indigo navy with white stripes and rows of flowers! It is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This elegant corte measures 41″ wide and 53″ long (laid flat). Cortes are generally sewn together to make a tube, but this one is not. It is a full flat piece of fabric.

This corte is beautiful with its accented design that is common for the Santa Maria de Jesús region. It has a seam, or randa, of flowers in yellow and green that runs the length of the corte and one that runs the width.

This corte is in good used condition, and very soft, with a few signs of wear and gentle fading of the dark blue fabric.

$15.00

SOLD

 

Tzute from San Mateo Ixtatán #162

San Mateo Ixtatán

Striking design from the very remote town of San Mateo Ixtatán in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango. This vintage tzute is actually a huipil that has not been finished. New huipiles are generally purchased by their owners unfinished. They then decide what style and decoration they want for the collars and sleeves. This beautiful ‘unfinished’ huipil has many uses, from carrying items to wearing folded on the head. This tzute measures 32″ wide and 59″ long.

This tzute is lovely with its hand-embroidered design in brilliant colors of red, yellow, purple, black, and blue sewn on a simple muslin cotton background. The design has the round ‘suns’ radiating from the center as the traditional design from San Mateo Ixtatán.

This tzute is in very good used condition for its age, with a few minor signs of wear. There is a slight discoloration in some areas of the muslin and a couple of marks left from where the artist outlined their woven design.

$125.00

SOLD

 

Corte from Zunil #161

Zunil

Lovely woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of  flower vases with mayan figures! It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This wonderful and striking corte measures 87″ long and 45″ wide from side to side as shown in the photo. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has had the stitching joining the sides of the tube removed, and measures approximately 45″ by 87″ laid out flat. The center embroidery runs the full length of the 87″. This corte is fairly thick and heavy.  The background is black cotton woven fabric. The embroidered roses are machine done free-hand, and are truly an art form. Just amazing!

This corte is in great used condition, with perhaps a few loose threads, but very little sign of wear.

$52.00

SOLD

 

Delantal #156

Delantal

Beautiful delantal/apron full of flowers and birds. Original mayan delantal made from the same fabric used for mayan cortes (skirts). This delantal is adorned with extensive hand-guided machine embroidered flowers that accent the center of this apron. There a small three dimensional flowers added to the center designs in pink and blue. The delantal has accents of silver appliqué trim. This appliqué can also be found at the waist.

This delantal measures 51″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), 28″ across the widest part of (at the hem), and 25″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has two pockets that are hidden on the underside of the apron (one on each side) and close with a zipper. These aprons are a must have for the women of Guatemala. It is very rare to pass through the market and see women that are not wearing an apron, and many times they are this beautiful style.

This delantal is in good used condition, with a few signs of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads and thinning of the fabric in a few tiny spots. One of the zippers for the hidden pockets does not work. This delantal would look great as a decoration in the kitchen, or as a beautiful, useful apron.

$25.00

SOLD

 

Tzute from Santa Maria de Jesús #154

Santa Maria de Jesús

Stunning tzute from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This large and beautiful tzute measures 37″ wide, and 48″ long.

This tzute is beautiful with its deep colors and hand weaving that feature the traditional animal motifs of Santa Maria de Jesús. The colors are yellow, blue, green, purple and pink. The thread used to weave this tzute are mostly acrylic and lustrina. Where the two lienzos join, there is a lovely randa of flowers, birds, fish, shrimp, and grapes that is machine embroidered free-hand. The background fabric is woven red cotton. Due to the thickness of the weaving, this tzute is a bit heavy.

This tzute is in good vintage used condition, with some signs of wear. There are two smaller areas where thinning and/or holes were repaired by the owner. They are in the lower left area of the tzute. They have been machine stitched, and are difficult to see. Some of the edge trim along the lower right edge has worn off. This would be expected in a vintage tzute. There are a few loose threads.

$60.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Tecpán #153

Tecpán

This flower-filled huipil is from the area of Tecpán. This lovely huipil measures 31” across the shoulders, and 25″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and if looked at as a square, each side measures 7″ in length.

This huipil has the more modern style for Tecpán and is beautiful with its bright colors and hand weaving that features a garden full of wonderful flowers. The colors are shades of purples with bright green leaves. The background fabric is heavy woven white cotton.

This huipil is in very good used condition with a few minor signs of wear. There are a couple of loose threads as well as some small stains on the lower white section on one side and a loose loom effect due to the weaving of the extra thread back into the huipil on the other side.

$40.00

SOLD

 

Faja from San Juan Sacatepéquez #152

San Juan Sacatepéquez

Striking faja (belt) made in the town of San Juan Sacatepéquez. Fajas are used as the belt to hold up the corte (skirt) in the mayan traje or outfit. This beautiful faja measures 117″ long, not including the fringe which measure and additional 7” on each end. It also measures 4” wide. The woven geomorphic figure design runs approximately 35” – 40” on each end.

This faja is woven in a stunning yellow, purple, and burgundy color and is accented with woven figures in colores of green, blue, gold, and pink in the traditional style of San Juan Sacatepéquez.

This faja is in good used condition with some sign of wear, with a few loose threads.

$25.00

SOLD

 

Delantal #151

Delantal

Beautiful delantal/apron full of flowers and birds. Original mayan delantal made from the same fabric used for mayan cortes (skirts). This delantal is adorned with extensive hand-guided machine embroidered flowers that accent the center of this apron. The delantal has accents of silver applique trim. This applique can also be found around the pockets and at the waist.

This delantal measures 51″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), 34″ across the widest part of (at the hem), and 26″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has two pockets. These aprons are a must have for the women of Guatemala. It is very rare to pass through the market and see women that are not wearing an apron, and many times they are this beautiful style.

This delantal is in very good used condition, with little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads and thinning of the fabric in a few tiny spots. It would look great as a decoration in the kitchen, or as a beautiful, useful apron.

$25.00

SOLD

 

Traje from Santiago Atitlán #150

Santiago Atitlán

Great little boy’s traje or outfit from Santiago Atitlán. This is the classic style for the men and boys from this lakeside town. It is a three piece outfit. The camisa or shirt measures 15” across the shoulders in the back, 17 ½” from the collar to the bottom hem, and the sleeves measure 13” in length. The pantelones or pants measure 18 ½” across the waist (double for full waist size) and 21” from the waist to the bottom hem of the pants. These pants are made square in design and are meant to be gathered at the waist using the faja as a belt. The faja measures 64″ long, not including the fringe which measures an additional 4” on each end. It also measures 5” in width.

This traje is fully hand woven. The camisa has three buttons down the front with a small breast pocket. The collar is accented with a coordinating woven pattern. The pantelones are made in the classic red and white striped Santiago style with colorful accents in a grid pattern on the legs. The faja is woven in a beautiful rose and black design.

All of the items in the traje are in good used condition. The camisa and faja have a few loose threads, and the pantelones have some faint staining in the white section above the designs as well as a few loose threads.

$65.00

SOLD

 

Faja from Santa Maria de Jesús #149

Santa Maria de Jesús

Elegant faja (belt) made in the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. Fajas are used as the belt to hold up the corte (skirt) in the mayan traje or outfit. This beautiful faja measures 90″ long, not including the fringe which measure and additional 7” on each end. It also measures 2” wide. The stitched flower design runs approximately 35” of the total length.

This faja is woven in a beautiful rose/pink color and is accented with a free-hand machine embroidered design. The flowers are a complimenting salmon, yellow, and white color with green leaves.

This faja is in excellent condition with little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads.

$20.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Santa Maria de Jesús #148

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very darling child’s embroidered huipil, full of lifelike quetzales! It is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This lovely huipil measures 21″ across the shoulders, and 21″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with brilliant colored embroidery that features two quetzales (national bird of Guatemala) on each side of the huipil in a flower garden full of wonderful flowers and playful bunnies. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The neckline is accented with black crochet. The background is a black commercial cotton blend fabric. The embroidery is machine done free-hand, and is truly an art form. Just amazing! This is a wonderful example of the incredibly beautiful ‘fiesta’ huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús.

This huipil is in good used condition with some loose threads throughout the bodice as well as small hole on one side in the background fabric perhaps caused when the sleeve stitching was removed. This can be easily repaired and is not readily visible.

$25.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from San Antonio Aguas Calientes #147

San Antonio Aguas Calientes

Exquisite huipil made in the town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes. This area is known for its incredibly detailed weaving that is frequently copied in other nearby towns. This beautiful huipil measures 31″ across the shoulders, and 22 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped, and each of the four sides measures 5”.

This spectacular huipil has the traditional rows of zigzag mountains, triangular patterns of the rivers, and many mayan stars. The bird and flower design at the shoulders is done in the very fine and detailed San Antonio weaving style where the pattern can be seen both inside and out. The weaving is incredibly fine, causing this huipil to be wonderfully soft to the touch. This is a perfect example of the classic San Antonio Aguas Calientes design in wonderful condition.

The colors are a full spectrum of green, blue, orange, red, yellow and much more. The design is woven on a burgundy woven cotton base.

This huipil is in very good used condition. There may be some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads.

$85.00

SOLD

 

Tzute from San Mateo Ixtatán #145

San Mateo Ixtatán

Striking design from the very remote town of San Mateo Ixtatán in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango. This tzute is actually a huipil that has not been finished. New huipiles are generally purchased by their owners unfinished. They then decide what style and decoration they want for the collars and sleeves. This beautiful ‘unfinished’ huipil has many uses, from carrying items to wearing folded on the head. This tzute measures 36″ wide and 54″ long.

This tzute is lovely with its hand-embroidered design in brilliant colors of red, yellow, purple, and blue sewn on a simple muslin cotton background. The design has the round ‘suns’ radiating from the center as the traditional design from San Mateo Ixtatán.

This tzute is in very good used condition, with a few minor signs of wear. There is a slight discoloration in a few small areas of the lower edge of the muslin and a couple of marks left from where the artist outlined their woven design.

$120.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from San Antonio Aguas Calientes #143

San Antonio Aguas Calientes*

Elegant huipil made in the style of the San Antonio Aguas Calientes area of Guatemala. This huipil measures 29″ across the shoulders, and 21″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular, and measures 5” by 4” with an additional 2 ½” slit along the shoulder that closes with a small zipper.

*This huipil was actually made in the neighboring town of Santa Maria de Jesús with the classic design of San Antonio Aguas Calientes; as can be seen in the varying rows for zigzag mountains and triangular rivers as well as mayan stars. The bird design at the shoulders and the row of couples seated with pears and strawberries are done in the very fine and detailed San Antonio weaving style where the design is identical both inside and out.

The colors are a full spectrum of green, blue, orange, red, yellow and much more. The design is woven on a burgundy woven cotton base.

This huipil is in very good used condition. There is some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads.

$55.00

SOLD

 

Corte #140

Corte

Large and beautiful woven corte, or mayan skirt, ikat design with beautiful colors with a super soft feel. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This huge corte measures 35″ wide and 81″ long (doubled). Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the long sides as shown in the picture of the corte hanging. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 35″ by 162″ laid out flat.

This corte is beautiful with its ikat design that is accented with colors of blue, purple, yellow, pink, red and green on a black and white ikat design. This heavy fabric is slightly worn which gives it a soft feel. Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, etc.

This corte is in excellent used condition, with very little sign of wear.

$35.00

SOLD

 

Tzute from Santa Maria de Jesús #134

Santa Maria de Jesús

Stunning tzute from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This large and beautiful tzute measures 36″ wide, and 43″ long.

This tzute is beautiful with its deep colors and hand weaving that feature the traditional animal motifs of Santa Maria de Jesús. The colors are yellow, blue, green, purple and pink. The thread used to weave this tzute are mostly acrylic and lustrina. Where the two lienzos join, there is a lovely randa of hand embroidered diamond shapes joining the two parts. Due to the thickness of the weaving, this tzute is heavy.

This tzute is in very good used condition, with very little signs of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads.

$70.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Quetzaltenango (luto) #133

Quetzaltenango

Beautiful huipil from the Quetzaltenango/Xela region in Guatemala. This huipil measures 27 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 27″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6” in diameter.

This huipil is a huipil de luto (mourning) generally worn after the death of a spouse or loved one; thus the extensive use of purple. It is a beautiful example of luto huipil that is not often seen for sale.

The colors are a sea of purple, black, and yellow/gold, with purple pansies cascading down the front and back and adorning the neckline. Joining the pansies around the collar are a sweet pair of hummingbirds on one side and a solitary hummingbird on the other. There are gathers on each side, giving it a slightly ruffled look, and the sides are closed, creating sleeve holes.

This huipil is in very good used condition. There is some slight wear in the form of a couple of loose threads and a slight amount of discoloration in the lower white section where the purple has faded into the white cotton. There is a very tiny hole on the lower white part where one of the gathers was pulled. It is perhaps 1mm in diameter; very difficult to notice.

$40.00

SOLD

 

Faja from Santa Maria de Jesús #132

Santa Maria de Jesús

Beautiful faja (belt) made in the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. Fajas are used as the belt to hold up the corte (skirt) in the mayan traje or outfit. This unique faja measures 90″ long, not including the fringe which measures and additional 6” on each end. It also measures 1 1/2” wide. The stitched bird design runs approximately 34” of the total length.

This faja is woven in a deep navy blue color and is decorated with a free-hand machine embroidered design. The design is squares that contain a different bird in each. The colors are a variety of green, yellow, blue, pink, red, purple etc. Too many to name!

This faja is in excellent condition with little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads.

$20.00

SOLD

 

Faja de San Antonio Aguas Calientes #131

San Antonio Aguas Calientes

Detailed faja (belt) made in the style of San Antonio Aguas Calientes. Fajas are used as the belt to hold up the corte (skirt) in the mayan traje or outfit. This unique faja measures 91″ long, not including the fringe which measures and additional 5” on each end. It also measures 1 1/4” wide. The stitched birds with berries design runs approximately 39” of the total length.

This faja is woven in a deep navy blue color and is decorated with an embroidered design. The design is birds on branches with berries in between. The colors are a variety of green, yellow, blue, pink, red, blue etc.

This faja is in very good condition with little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads along the edges and some thinning of the fringe.

$20.00

SOLD

 

Tzute from San Juan Sacatepéquez #129

San Juan Sacatepéquez

Vintage tzute with fantastic colors from San Juan Sacatepéquez. This antique weaving is large and measures 50” by 53”. It is woven in two panels, and is joined by a hand stitched randa (seam) sewn in colors of orange, green, blue, and burgundy. This back-strap woven piece was probably used for a variety of purposes by its mayan owner.

The predominant color of this tzute is a soft purple, accented with red and yellow as is common for the region of San Juan Sacatepéquez. This vintage piece incorporates the use of natural plant fibers, including cotton and ixcaco.

This tzute is in good used condition for its age. There is some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads in the weaving. This tzute has two small holes from wear. One hole is approximately ½” square, and the other is approximately ¼” square. There a few very faint stains and minor fading of the colors.

$35.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from San Antonio Aguas Calientes #128

San Antonio Aguas Calientes*

Very lovely huipil made in the style of the San Antonio Aguas Calientes area of Guatemala. This huipil measures 28″ across the shoulders, and 29″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round, and measures 6 1/2” in diameter. The shoulders are gathered and stitched, but the stitching can be removed to extend the huipil to its full size, thus increasing the width throughout.

*This huipil was actually made in the neighboring town of Santa Maria de Jesús with the classic design of San Antonio Aguas Calientes; as can be seen in the beautiful loros (parrots) and birds across the shoulders and in the center on both sides.

The colors are a full spectrum of green, blue, orange, red, yellow and much more. The design is woven on a heavy black cotton base. There is an extra 7” section of soft black commercial cotton sewn on the bottom edge to extend the length of this huipil. The collar and sleeves are trimmed in black crochet.

This huipil is in very good used condition. There is some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads.

$27.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Tactic #127

Tactic

Stunning huipil full of deer! This huipil is from the town of Tactic in the region of Alta Verapaz. This lovely huipil measures 40” across the shoulders, and 17 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 4” along each of the four sides, with an additional 3” slit in the collar along the shoulder to allow more headroom.

This huipil is elegant with its deep bronze tones throughout the body. The weaving is accented with traditional deer and mayan stars in the bodice. The colors are copper, brown, burgundy, and turquoise with accents of white, pink, and green. The collar is trimmed with free-hand machine embroidery of large flowers in pink, purple, and yellow. The neckline sleeves are accented with blue velvet trim. There is much use of arti-seda thread in this huipil.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with a little sign of wear in the form of some loose threads in the center of the bodice.

$35.00

SOLD

 

Corte #126

Corte

Very lovely! Woven corte, or mayan skirt, ikat design with beautiful pastel colors with a super soft feel. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This georgeous corte measures 35″ wide and 57″ long (doubled). Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the long sides as shown in the picture of the corte hanging. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 35″ by 116″ laid out flat.

This corte is beautiful with its ikat design that is accented with delicate gold thread. The colors are soothing shades of blue, purple, yellow and green.

This corte is in excellent used condition, with very little sign of wear.

$35.00

SOLD

 

Tzute from Santa Maria de Jesús #125

Santa Maria de Jesús

Unique tzute from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This large and beautiful tzute measures 38″ wide, and 45″ long.

This tzute is unique and beautiful with its deep dark colors and hand weaving that feature the traditional animal motifs of Santa Maria de Jesús. The colors are blue, green, purple and white on a deep navy blue background. The thread used to weave this tzute is mostly acrylic and lustrina. Where the two lienzos join, there is a simple hand embroidered randa joining the two parts. Due to the thickness of the weaving, this tzute is heavy.

This tzute is in very good used condition, with very little signs of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads.

$70.00

SOLD

 

Corte #124

Corte

Very nice woven corte, or mayan skirt, ikat design with beautiful colors with a super soft feel. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This smaller corte measures 33″ wide and 76″ long (laid flat). Cortes are generally sewn together to make a tube, but this one is not. It is a full flat piece of fabric.

This corte is beautiful with its ikat design that is accented with colors of red, orange, yellow, and green. This medium weight fabric is very slightly worn which gives it a soft feel.

Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, etc.

This corte is in good used condition, with very few signs of wear. Perhaps some loose threads.

$25.00

SOLD

 

Corte from Quetzaltenango #123

Quetzaltenango

Very lovely! Woven corte, or mayan skirt, indigo navy with white stripes with a row of 19 beautiful baskets of flowers! It is from the town of Quetzaltenango, also known as Xela. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This elegant corte measures 43″ wide and 81″ long (laid flat). Cortes are generally sewn together to make a tube, but this one is not. It is a full flat piece of fabric.

This corte is beautiful with its accented design that is machine embroidered free-hand. The design runs the entire length on the 81” skirt. It is a series of light blue baskets overflowing with colorful flowers. Each flower basket is topped by a pair of hummingbirds and lightly accented by very thin gold thread. The hummingbird pair on each basket varies in color from basket to basket. They are absolutely beautiful! The corte has a seam, or randa, that runs the length of the fabric.

This corte is in excellent used condition, with very little sign of wear.

$50.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Tactic #120

Tactic

Lightweight huipil from the Tactic region. This beautiful huipil measures 39″ across the shoulders, and 19″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is square and measures 5″ by 5”.

This huipil is striking with its beautiful fuchsia color and simple yet elegant weaving style with satin soft thread that features rows of ‘mayan stars’ and deer that accent the center section as well as the sleeves. The accent colors are glowing colors of greens, oranges, blues, whites, reds, yellows and more! The background fabric is a soft deep-fuchsia cotton.

This huipil is in very good used condition, the only flaws being the occasional pulled or loose thread.

$35.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Tactic #115

Tactic

Very lovely red huipil from the Tactic region of Guatemala.

This simple yet elegant huipil measures 38″ wide across the shoulders, 19” from the shoulders to the bottom hem, and the collar is diamond shaped.

The huipil is woven on a medium to lightweight red cotton background with various colors of mayan stars and diamonds woven throughout the body.

This huipil is in good used condition, with a few signs of wear including a few loose or missing threads as well as some slight fading of the original deep red color.

$25.00

SOLD

 

Corte #113

Corte

Very nice woven corte, or mayan skirt, ikat design with beautiful colors with a super soft feel. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This is a smaller corte. Cortes are generally sewn together to make a tube, but this one is not. It is a full flat piece of fabric.

This corte is beautiful with its ikat design that is accented with colors of red, purple, white and gray. This lightweight fabric is very slightly worn which gives it a very soft feel.

Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, etc.

This corte is in good used condition, with very few signs of wear. Perhaps some loose threads.

$20.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Quetzaltenango #112

Quetzaltenango

Beautiful huipil from the Quetzaltenango/Xela region in Guatemala. This huipil measures 32″ across the shoulders, and 25″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6” in diameter.

This super soft huipil is of a lighter weight style made with beautiful colors of blue, burgundy, turquoise, and red with flowers upon flowers in red, pink, orange, and purple cascading down the front and back and adorning the neckline. The flowers and birds are accented with super fine silver thread. Throughout the body and on the collar are loads of hummingbirds in various colors. This huipil is woven on a black cotton background. The shoulders have a seam on each side giving the huipil a slight taper to the waist.

This huipil is in very good used condition. There is some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads and a slight amount of fading in the lower black section only.

$55.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from San Antonio Aguas Calientes #109

San Antonio Aguas Calientes*

Sweet young girl’s huipil made in the style of the San Antonio Aguas Calientes area of Guatemala. This small huipil measures 20″ across the shoulders, and 13 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is scallop shaped, and measures 5 1/2” wide by 51/2” long.

*This huipil was actually made in the neighboring town of Santa Maria de Jesús with the design style of San Antonio Aguas Calientes; as can be seen in the beautiful loros (parrots) and birds across the shoulders and in the center on both sides.

The colors are predominantly green, blue, orange, red, and yellow. The design is hand embroidered on a heavy black woven cotton base. The sides have been stitched together to create the sleeve openings.

This huipil is in very good used condition. There is some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads and fading/discoloration of the cotton trim used on the inside of the collar (not seen from the outside) and the trim on the bottom edge of one side.

$25.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from San Juan Atitán #106

San Juan Atitán

Very striking small Santo huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery!! It is from San Juan Atitán in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. This darling Santo huipil, used to dress the saint statues in the church, measures 13 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 17 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is square and measures 4″ by 6 1/2″.

This huipil is sweet with woven designs that feature radiant suns on both sides. The neck, shoulder, and chest area is woven with cotton and acrylic threads that have a multitude of colors including red, pink, green, turquoise, and blue. It is sewn onto a red cotton background with white stripes

This huipil is in excellent condition, with a few sign of wear.

$50.00

SOLD

 

Corte from Santa Maria de Jesús #105

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very lovely! Woven corte, or mayan skirt, indigo navy with white stripes and rows of flowers! It is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This elegant corte measures 42″ wide and 72″ long (laid flat). Cortes are generally sewn together to make a tube, but this one is not. It is a full flat piece of fabric.

This corte is beautiful with its accented design that is common for the Santa Maria de Jesús region. It has a seam, or randa, of pansy style flowers in deep pink, purple, and blue that runs the length of the corte and one that runs the width.

This corte is in very good used condition, and very soft, with very little sign of wear. Perhaps very slight fading in a small area.

$30.00

SOLD

 

Delantal #103

Delantal (not village specific)

Beautiful delantal/apron full of flowers. Original mayan delantal made from the same fabric used for mayan cortes (skirts). This delantal is adorned with extensive hand-guided machine embroidered flowers that accent the center of this apron. The delantal has accents of silver applique trim. This applique can also be found around the pockets and at the waist.

This delantal measures 48″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), 31″ across the widest part of (at the middle), and 28 1/2″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has two pockets. These aprons are a must have for the women of Guatemala. It is very rare to pass through the market and see women that are not wearing an apron, and many times they are this beautiful style.

This delantal is in very good used condition, with little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads and thinning of the fabric in a few tiny spots. It would look great as a decoration in the kitchen, or as a beautiful, useful apron.

$25.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Quetzaltenango #102

Quetzaltenango

Super large colorful huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery!! It is from the Quetzaltenango region of Guatemala (Frequently referred to as Xela). This stunning huipil measures 39″ across the shoulders, and 26 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is square and measures 5 1/4″ on each of the four sides. The sides are unstitched, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This brilliantly colored huipil is accented with hand-guided machine embroidery that features roses around the collar as well as down the front and back on a woven background. The detailed embroidery on the collar is roses of red, purple, orange and blue with matching patterns on front and back. A beautiful pair of birds adorns each side of the collar. A red rose garden cascades down both shoulders front and back. Various birds can be seen mixed in with the flowers. The center on both sides has a basket of roses, also accented with birds in a variety of colors. The woven background is full of colors of yellow/gold, blue, red, and green. The sleeves and collar are trimmed with royal blue velvet trim.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with little sign of wear. The lower white cotton portion of the huipil has become slightly dingy in a few places. This is a beautiful piece of wearable art!

$45.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Nahualá #100

Nahualá

Unique red huipil from Nahualá. This huipil measures 32″ across the shoulders, 21″ – 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (one panel is shorter than the others). The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 4 1/2″ in length on each of the four sides.

This huipil is striking with a bright red woven design on a white background. The design is predominantly red with accents of blues, greens, and oranges. The design is classic for the town of Nahualá with figures of birds and other creatures. The background fabric is woven white cotton. The red woven area is done in a thread that does not lose its color with washing.

This huipil is in good used condition, with a few signs of wear. Perhaps some loose threads, as well as a few faint stains. There is a small faint line on the left side, a very faint purple stain on the right side where the color from something else faded, and a few tiny dots on the white background. There is also a very tiny hole near the bottom edge of white section. These flaws are very slight and not easily seen.

$30.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Santiago Sacatepéquez #99

Santiago Sacatepéquez

Stunning Vintage Huipil from Santiago Sacatepéquez, the town famous for the giant kites of All Saints Day. Traditional raised woven style with beautiful colorful design. Fantastic texture and color! This huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, 25″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is where the two panels join and is 12″ in length.

This two panel huipil is striking with elaborate raised weaving that gives this huipil a ‘nubby’ texture. The pattern includes mayan figures and quetzal birds (national bird of Guatemala) in a striking array of colors. The neckline, where the two panels meet, is trimmed in a coordinating-colored thread. The background fabric is a red and white striped cotton.

This huipil is in great used condition, with very few flaws. Perhaps a few loose threads.

$55.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Cruz Blanca #98

Cruz Blanca

Unique huipil from Cruz Blanca. Traditional woven style with beautiful colorful designs. This huipil measures 36 1/2″ across the shoulders, 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and each of the four sides measures 5 1/2″ in length.

This two panel huipil is striking with elaborate weaving that has classic mayan figures in a striking array of colors. The background fabric is woven green cotton.

This huipil is in great used condition, with very few flaws. Perhaps a few loose threads.

$40.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Coban #97

Coban

Beautiful huipil from Coban! Full of deer! This huipil measures 31″ across the shoulders, 24 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter.

This lovely two panel huipil is striking with elaborate weaving that is full of deer in a variety of colors. This huipil is fully woven with ‘arti-seda’ thread which is a soft, silk-like brilliant thread. The collar as well as the sleeves are trimmed in a light burgundy ‘arti-seda’ crochet accent. This huipil is super soft! The background fabric is woven deep navy/teal blue cotton.

This huipil is in great used condition. Perhaps a few loose threads.

$45.00

SOLD

 

Faja from San Juan Sacatepéquez #95

San Juan Sacatepéquez

$15.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Chuarrancho #94

Chuarrancho

$85.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from San Raimundo #93

San Raimundo

$65.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from San Jose Nacahuil #92

San Jose Nacahuil

$85.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Coban #91

Coban

Modern Huipil from Coban! Fantastic texture and brilliant blue color! This huipil measures 31 1/2″ across the shoulders, 22″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 5 1/2″ in length on each of the four sides.

This huipil is striking with an iridescent blue woven base with diamond accents in various colors. The background fabric is heavy woven black cotton. The unique part of this huipil is the thread used for weaving the colors is a lustrina type thread, which is very fine and shiny, not like many of the acrylic threads commonly used.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with little sign of wear. Perhaps some loose threads.

$30.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Quetzaltenango #90

Quetzaltenango

$35.00

SOLD

 

Delantal #89

Delantal (not village specific)

Beautiful delantal/apron full of flowers. Original mayan delantal made from the same fabric used for mayan cortes (skirts). This delantal is adorned with extensive hand-guided machine embroidered flowers that accent the center of this apron. The edges have stitched openings that are accented with appliqued flowers as well as silver applique trim. This applique can also be found around the zipper and at the waist. This delantal measures 53″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), 32″ across the widest part of (at the middle), 17 1/2″ across the waist (at the top edge, not including the ties), and 24 1/2″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has one zippered pocket. These aprons are a must have for the women of Guatemala. It is very rare to pass through the market and see women that are not wearing an apron, and many times they are this beautiful style.

This delantal is in very good used condition, with little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads and thinning of the fabric in a few tiny spots. It would look great as a decoration in the kitchen, or as a beautiful, useful apron.

$25.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Tactic #88

Tactic

Super lightweight huipil from the Tactic region. This beautiful huipil measures 30″ across the shoulders, and 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 7″ in diameter.

This huipil is different with a very open style weaving that results in a guaze-like texture with brilliant hand weaving with satin soft thread that features rows of ‘mayan stars’. The accent colors are glowing jewel and pastel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, yellows and more! The background, open-woven fabric is a deep brick-red cotton. There is an added piece of fabric around the bottom to extend the length of this huipil. Frequently this style of huipil (also like the huipiles from Coban) are worn untucked from the corte (skirt). This extra fabric was added so that the wearer can tuck the huipil into their skirt. It would be easy to carefully remove this extra fabric if one wishes.

This huipil is in very good used condition, the only flaws being the occasional pulled or loose thread. This is expected due to the delicate style of this weaving.

$25.00

SOLD

 

Bolsas made from Huipiles & Cortes #86 & #87

Floral bags made from Huipiles (front side) and Cortes (back side)

#86 Flowers on Burgundy background (left)        $10.00 SOLD

#87 Flowers on Black background (right)   $10.00 SOLD

 

Delantal #85

Delantal (not village specific)

Beautiful delantal/apron with simple flower-trimmed design. Original mayan delantal made from the same fabric used for mayan cortes (skirts). This delantal is adorned with extensive hand-guided machine embroidery that runs around the edges of this apron with small gold accenting in the center of each flower. This delantal measures 56″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), 36″ across the widest part of (at the middle), 16 1/2″ across the waist (at the top edge, not including the ties), and 29 1/2″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has two functional ‘secret’ pockets. The pockets are hidden on the underneath of the delantal and are zippered. There is one on each side. These aprons are a must have for the women of Guatemala. It is very rare to pass through the market and see women that are not wearing an apron, and many times they are this beautiful style.

This delantal is in very good used condition, with little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads and thinning of the fabric in a few tiny spots. It would look great as a decoration in the kitchen, or as a beautiful, useful apron.

$25.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Chichicastenango #84

Chichicastenango

Classic Vintage Huipil from Chichicastenango! Traditional tapestry style with beautiful floral design. Fantastic texture and color! Very stunning embroidered huipil from the Chichicastenango region of Guatemala, famous for having one of the largest markets in the country. This huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5″ in diameter, with a snap-closed slit of 2″.

This three panel huipil is striking with elaborate embroidery that features multi-colored classic mayan diamond figures as well as baskets overflowing with flowers throughout the body and shoulders in gold, purple, blue, red, green and too many more colors to name. The neckline is decorated with the radiating sun in red and brown accented with brown velveteen. The background fabric is black cotton.

This huipil is in great used condition, with few flaws. There is a small amount of wear at the collar. Perhaps a few loose threads. The panels are not even at the bottom edge (very common for huipiles from Chichicastenango). Otherwise it is in great condition!

$65.00

SOLD

 

Bolsas made from Huipiles & Cortes #82 & #83

Floral bags made from Huipiles (front side) and Cortes (back side)

#82 Roses on Black background (left)                $16.00 SOLD

#83 Hibiscus on Burgundy background (right)   $18.00 SOLD

 

Delantal #81

Delantal (not village specific)

Beautiful delantal/apron filled with a vast flower garden. Original mayan delantal made from the same fabric used for mayan cortes (skirts). This delantal is adorned with extensive hand-guided machine embroidery creating a lovely flower garden in a variety of colors. It also has stitched-on appliques with silver accenting. This delantal measures 53″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), 35″ across the widest part of (at the bottom edge), 18″ across the waist (at the top edge, not including the ties), and 28″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has two functional pockets, one of which has an additional ‘inner pocket’. These aprons are a must have for the women of Guatemala. It is very rare to pass through the market and see women that are not wearing an apron, and many times they are this beautiful style.

This delantal is in used condition, with some sign of wear, such as loose threads and thinning of the fabric in a few spots, as well as slight wear on the applique and embroidery. This delantal has a few small repairs to the base fabric just below the waist that blend perfectly with the colors of the fabric. But this does not detract from the beauty of this item. It would look great as a decoration in the kitchen, or as a beautiful, useful apron.

$25.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Chichicastenango #80

Chichicastenango

Classic Vintage Huipil from Chichicastenango! Traditional tapestry style with beautiful floral design. Fantastic texture and color! Very stunning embroidered huipil from the Chichicastenango region of Guatemala, famous for having one of the largest markets in the country. This huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, 27″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5″ in diameter, with a snap-closed slit of 3 1/4″.

This three panel huipil is striking with elaborate embroidery that features multi-colored classic mayan diamond figures as well as double-headed eagles throughout the body and shoulders in deep gold, burgundy, grey-blue, brick-red, green and many more colors. The neckline is decorated with the radiating sun in purple accented with black velveteen. The sleeves are also accented with black velveteen. The background fabric is black cotton.

This huipil is in excellent used condition, with few flaws. There is some wear of the velveteen trim at the collar as well as on the sleeves. This is very common, as the velveteen is usually the first part to wear on huipiles. Otherwise it is in great condition!

$65.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Chichicastenango #79

Chichicastenango

$65.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Quetzeltenango #78

Quetzaltenango

Large colorful huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery!! It is from the Quetzaltenango region of Guatemala (Frequently referred to as Xela). This stunning huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, and 26 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter. The sides are unstitched, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This brilliantly colored huipil is accented with hand-guided machine embroidery that features flowers around the neck and down the front and back on a woven background. The detailed embroidery on the collar is flowers of pink, purple and yellow with matching patterns on front and back. One side of the collar features a butterfly. The other side of the collar shows two birds. The woven background is full of brilliant colors of yellow/gold, blue, and radiant purple. The sleeves and collar are trimmed with black crochet trim.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with little sign of wear. There is a small repair done by the original owner where the collar meets the woven body of the huipil, just below the right-hand bird. The color is a perfect match, and it is hardly noticable. The lower white portion of the huipil has become a tad dingy in a few places. The colors of this huipil are still very brilliant and beautiful and the fabric is wonderfully soft.

$35.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Patzún #77

Patzún

This flower-filled huipil is from the area of Patzún. This lovely huipil measures 33 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 21″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6 3/4″ in diameter.

This huipil is the most beautiful rose/salmon colored and has the traditional flower ring around the collar that is trademark of the Patzún region. The flowers are all hand embroidered in wonderful colors of reds, pinks, and purples. The collar and sleeves are trimmed in black crochet. The background fabric is super soft woven cotton.

This huipil is in good used condition with a few minor signs of wear. The background fabric has slight creases where the shoulders had previously been gathered and stitched, but the stitching has been removed to extend the huipil to its full size. The fabric has been pulled at one of the seams.

$35.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Santa Maria de Jesús #76

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very classic huipil in great condition. This older huipil is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This lovely huipil measures 29 ” across the shoulders, and 22″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and if looked at as a square, each side measures 5″ in length.

This huipil is in the classic Santa Maria style and is beautiful with its deep colors and hand weaving that features the traditional diamond patterns found in the huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús. The colors are deep reds and blues, with accents in green, pink, and purple. The background fabric is very soft almost denim-colored blue.

This huipil is in great used condition, especially for its age, with very little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads.

$30.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Quetzaltenango #75

Quetzaltenango

Large colorful huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery! It is from the Quetzaltenango region of Guatemala (Frequently referred to as Xela). This stunning huipil measures 32″ across the shoulders, and 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter. The sides are unstitched, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This brilliantly colored huipil is accented with embroidery that features flowers around the neck and down the front and back on a woven background. The detailed embroidery on the collar is roses of pink, orange and red with matching patterns on front and back. One side of the collar features a darling deer. The other side of the collar shows a mayan girl wearing her huipil and corte (skirt). The woven background is full of brilliant colors of yellow/gold, blue, purple with green. Where the three panels join, it is accented with a colorful ‘randa’ of beautiful flowers running down the front on both sides. The sleeves are trimmed with a royal blue velvet accent trim.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with almost no sign of wear.

$35.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Tecpán #73

Tecpán

This flower-filled huipil is from the area of Tecpán. This lovely huipil measures 32 ” across the shoulders, and 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and if looked at as a square, each side measures 5 1/4″ in length.

This huipil has the more modern style for Tecpán and is beautiful with its deep colors and hand weaving that features a garden full of wonderful flowers. The colors are deep reds, blues, yellows, oranges and more. The background fabric is heavy woven black cotton.

This huipil is in very good used condition with a few minor signs of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads.

$40.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from San Lucas Tolimán #72

San Lucas Tolimán

Collector’s item! Old hand woven huipil! It is from San Lucan Toliman. This beautiful vintage huipil measures 30 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 25 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter.

This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout. The figures are woven into the background fabric on top of the stripes of white. The design cannot be seen from the underside. It has a variety of colors including the predominant red. The collar and sleeve caps are trimmed with elegant black velvet with gold trim accent. There is a matching medallion of black velvet in the center on both sides. The woven background is basic white and red cotton. This is a classic example of the classic style (older) huipiles of the San Lucan Toliman region.

This huipil is in good used condition, with minor wear on the velvet accents, otherwise in very good condition for its age.

$55.00

SOLD

 

Tzute from Santa Maria de Jesús #71

Santa Maria de Jesús

Stunning tzute from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This large and beautiful tzute measures 40″ wide, and 48″ long.

This tzute is beautiful with its deep colors and hand weaving that feature the traditional animal motifs of Santa Maria de Jesús. The colors are yellow, blue, green, purple and pink. The thread used to weave this tzute range from acrylic and lustrina to wool and silk. It is an amazing mix of colors and textures. Where the two lienzos join, there is a lovely randa of flowers that is machine embroidered. The background fabric is woven black cotton with accent stripes on the sides of pink, purple, blue, and green. Due to the thickness of the weaving, this tzute is fairly heavy.

This tzute is in excellent used condition, with no sign of wear.

$225.00

SOLD

 

Corte from Coban #70

Coban

Very lovely! Woven corte, or mayan skirt, black with white stripes and silver thread! It is from the town of Coban. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This wonderful and striking corte measures 40″ wide and 82″ long (doubled). Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the sides as shown in the picture of the corte hanging. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 40″ by 164″ laid out flat. There is an extra matching piece of fabric added at the bottom of the corte (on the width to make it 40″wide) to make it longer for taller women. This corte is fairly heavy due to its length; it weighs 2 1/2 pounds.

This corte is beautiful with its simple design that is common for the Coban region. The photos do not show how beautiful this corte is.

This corte is in great used condition, and very soft, with very little sign of wear.

$40.00

SOLD

 

Corte from Zuníl #69

Zuníl

UNIQUE!! Very different! Hand embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of mayan figures!! It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This wonderful and striking corte measures 47″ long (from top to bottom as shown in photo) and 46″ wide (doubled) from side to side as shown in the photo. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the top and bottom. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 47″ by 92″ laid out flat. This corte is fairly thick and heavy, it weighs 2 1/2 pounds.

This corte is absolutely beautiful with designs that feature brilliantly colored mayan figures radiating from the cenger. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The vertical stripes are accented with a gold thread running along side the colors. The background is black cotton woven fabric. The randa, or area joining the fabric is accented with pink stitching. Just amazing! The photos do not show how beautiful this corte is.

This corte is in great used condition, with perhaps a few loose threads, but little sign of wear

$65.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Comalapa #68

Comalapa

Very elegant huipil, full of lifelike peacocks and parrots! It is from the town of Comalapa. This lovely huipil measures 28 1/2″ across the shoulders*, and 30″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is somewhat square and measures approximately 7″ x 7″. *The shoulders are gathered and stitched, but the stitching can be removed to extend the huipil to its full size.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with its deep colors and hand weaving with satin soft thread that features rows of beautiful peacocks, alternating with rows of parrots and flowers. The colors are olive greens, pinks, blues, purples, yellows and more! The neckline and sleeves are accented with black crochet trim. The background is thick hand woven black cotton.

This huipil is in great used condition, with very little sign of wear.

$40.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from San Juan Sacatepéquez #67

San Juan Sacatepéquez

Very interesting 25+ year old huipil in great condition. This 1980’s-1990’s huipil is from the town of San Juan Sacatepéquez. This lovely huipil measures 29 ” across the shoulders, and 27″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and if looked at as a square, each side measures 5″ in length.

This huipil is beautiful with its deep colors and hand weaving that features the traditional animal motifs found in the huipiles of San Juan Sacatepéquez, but in this old style huipil the figures are ‘hidden’ in the super thick weaving. The colors are deep yellow-gold, blue, and red stripes with accents of burgundy, purple, and turquoise. The neckline and sleeves are accented with black crochet trim, accented with simple machine embroidered flower accents. Due to the thickness of the weaving, this huipil is fairly heavy.

This huipil is in excellent used condition, especially for its age, with very little sign of wear.

$55.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Nahualá #66

Nahualá

Classic Huipil from Nahualá! Traditional two lienzo style with beautiful lion and maize design. Fantastic texture and color! This huipil measures 29 1/2″ across the shoulders, 25″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is where the two lienzos meet and is 9″ in length from front to back.

This huipil is striking with lovely hand woven purple lions and corn plants adorning the upper part of the bodice. The sleeves are trimmed with coordinating accents. The neck opening is simply trimmed where the two lienzos join together. The background fabric is woven deep dark navy blue with faint light green stripes. The unique part of this huipil is the thread used for weaving the lions is a lustrina type thread, which is very fine and shiny, not like many of the acrylic threads commonly used.

This huipil is in great used condition, with almost no sign of wear.

$35.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from San Pedro Sacatepéquez #65

San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Very lovely hand woven huipil! It is from San Pedro Sacatepéquez. This elegant huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, and 25″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and if looked at as a square, measures 5 3/4″ on each of the four sides. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout. It includes the classic diamonds and triangles representing the mountains, rain, and rivers. It has a rainbow of colors including the predominant deep purple. The collar and sleeve caps are trimmed with elegant black crochet. The woven background is basic white cotton. This is a classic example of the incredibly beautiful huipiles of the San Pedro Sacatepéquez region.

This huipil is in great used condition, with no visible sign of wear.

$58.00

SOLD

 

Delantal from Santa Maria de #64

Santa Maria de Jesús

$25.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from Quetzaltenango #63

Quetzaltenango

Large colorful huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery!! It is from the Quetzaltenango region of Guatemala (Frequently referred to as Xela). This stunning huipil measures 37 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 29 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5 1/2″ in diameter. The sides are unstitched, but can easily be restitched if desired. The shoulders had previously been gathered and stitched, but the stitching has been removed to extend the huipil to its full size.

This brilliantly colored huipil is accented with embroidery that features flowers around the neck and down the front and back on a woven background. The detailed embroidery on the collar is roses of yellow, pink, orange and red with matching patterns on front and back. One side of the collar features a darling duck wearing a bow and hat. The other side of the collar shows a small man wearing his traje tending to the flowers. The woven background is full of brilliant colors of yellow/gold, blue, purple with turquoise. Where the three panels join, it is accented with a colorful ‘randa’ of beautiful roses running down the front on both sides. The sleeves are trimmed with an turquoise blue velvet accent trim. The photos do not show how lovely and colorful this huipil is.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with almost no sign of wear. Very enjoyable and very wearable!

$29.00

SOLD

 

Corte from Santa Maria de Jesús #62

Santa Maria de Jesús

$25.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from San Pedro Sacatepéquez #61

San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Very lovely hand woven huipil! It is from San Pedro Sacatepéquez. This elegant huipil measures 37″ across the shoulders, and 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and if looked at as a square, measures 6″ on each of the four sides. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout. It includes the classic diamonds and triangles representing the mountains, rain, and rivers. It has a rainbow of colors including the predominant fuschia. This huipil features two styles of weaving. Across the shoulders it has a double-sided weaving of quetzales in a wonderful raised texture style. The collar and sleeve caps are trimmed with elegant black crochet. The woven background is basic white cotton. This is a classic example of the incredibly beautiful huipiles of the San Pedro Sacatepéquez region.

This huipil is in great used condition, with no visible sign of wear.

$62.00

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Faja from Santa Maria de Jesús #60

Santa Maria de Jesús

$10.00

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Huipil from Tehuantepec, Mexico #59

Tehuantepec, Mexico

Here is your chance to own a beautiful Mexican blouse from Tehuantepec. This beautiful blouse is embroidered on a base fabric of deep burgundy satin. This top measures 25″ across the shoulders, and 19 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter.

This blouse is very beautiful with an embroidered pattern throughout. It includes the classic golds, with stunning flowers. The pattern is the same on both sides. The blouse is lined with a simple polka-dot cotton fabric.

This blouse is in great used condition, with no sign of wear. Perhaps only used once for a special occasion.

$70.00

SOLD

 

Huipil from San Andres Xecul #58

San Andres Xecul

$65.00

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Corte from Zuníl #57

Zuníl

Hand embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of dogs and flower vases! It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This wonderful and striking corte measures 46″ long (from top to bottom as shown in photo) and 47″ wide (doubled) from side to side as shown in the photo. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the top and bottom as shown in the photo. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 46″ by 94″ laid out flat. The embroidered roses run the full length of the 94″. This corte is fairly thick and heavy, it weighs 2 1/2 pounds.

This corte is absolutely beautiful with designs that feature brilliantly colored dogs and vases with flowers. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The backgroud is black cotton woven fabric. The embroidered roses are machine done free-hand, and are truly an art form. Just amazing!

This corte is in great used condition, with perhaps a few loose threads, but no signs of wear.

$67.00

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Corte from Zuníl #56

Zuníl

Very different! Hand embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of deer and birds!! It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This wonderful and striking corte measures 46″ long (from top to bottom as shown in photo) and 44″ wide (doubled) from side to side as shown in the photo. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the top and bottom as shown in the photo. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 46″ by 88″ laid out flat. The embroidered yellow roses run the full length of the 94″. This corte is fairly thick and heavy, it weighs 2 1/2 pounds.

This corte is absolutely beautiful with designs that feature brilliantly colored birds and deer. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The vertical stripes are accented with a gold thread running along side the colors. The background is black cotton woven fabric. The embroidered roses are machine done free-hand, and is truly an art form. Just amazing!

This corte is in great used condition, with perhaps a few loose threads, but no signs of wear.

$65.00

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Huipil from San Mateo Ixtatán #55

San Mateo Ixtatán

VERY HARD TO FIND beautiful huipil from San Mateo Ixtatán in the northern region of Huehuetenango in Guatemala. These are becoming very, very difficult to find! Very large lovely hand woven huipil, accented with circles and sunbursts throughout. This amazing huipil measures 28″ across the shoulders, and 33″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter. The sides are stitched closed to create the arm holes, but can easily be unstitched if desired.

This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout the blouse. It includes the classic sunbursts in reds, oranges, and yellows with accents of blues and greens. This huipil from the northern part of Guatemala shows some similarity with the colors seen in Mexican huipiles. But because of the remote location of San Mateo Ixtatán, it truly has a style and design of its own. The woven background is simple white cotton muslin. This is a rare chance to have such a beautiful huipil.

This huipil is in great used condition, with minimal sign of wear. There are a few loose threads, but the style of embroidery lends itself to have what appears to be loose threads, but actually are the ends of the embroidery floss that have come ‘untucked’. There is some slight discoloration in the muslin fabric near the bottom edge, but it blends with the normal variation in the natural colored fabric.

$160.00

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Huipil from Chichicastenango #53

Chichicastenango

Lovely Classic Vintage Huipil from Chichicastenango. Traditional tapestry style with beautiful floral design. Fantastic texture and color. Very stunning embroidered huipil from the Chichicastenango region of Guatemala, famous for having one of the largest markets in the country. This huipil measures 24″ across the shoulders, 22 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5 1/2″ in diameter.

This three panel huipil is striking with elaborate embroidery that features multi-colored flowers throughout the body and shoulders in pink, orange, blue, and green. The neckline is decorated with the radiating sun in various shades of red accented with black velvet. The background fabric is soft black cotton.

This huipil is in great used condition, with minimal sign of wear.

$45.00

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Huipil from Santa Maria de Jesús #52

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very stunning embroidered huipil, full of lifelike birds! It is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This elegant and striking huipil measures 29″ across the shoulders, and 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 5″ on each of the four sides. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with brilliant colored embroidery that features birds in a flower garden full of wonderful flowers and butterflies. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The neckline and sleeves are accented with black crochet. The background is a black commercial fabric. The embroidery is machine done free-hand, and is truly an art form. Just amazing! This is a wonderful example of the incredibly beautiful ‘fiesta’ huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús.

This huipil is in good used condition, with some loose threads and a few visible signs of wear.

$45.00

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Huipil from Comalapa #51

Comalapa

Super soft and very elegant huipil, full of lifelike peacocks! It is from the town of Comalapa. This elegant and striking huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, and 22″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is square and measures 4″ x 61/2″. The shoulders had previously been gathered and stitched, but the stitching has been removed to extend the huipil to its full size. The area where the fabric had been gathered is slightly darker than the rest of the huipil. The color of the huipil has faded slightly, but nonetheless still very striking in its beauty.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with brilliant hand weaving with satin soft thread that features a row of beautiful blue peacocks on each side of the huipil between bands of ‘flowing rivers’. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, yellows and more! The neckline and sleeves are accented with soft deep grey velvet. The background is soft deep-grey hand woven cotton. The photos do not show how beautiful this huipil is.

This huipil is in great used condition, the only flaws being the slightly faded color, and that the velvet of the sleeves and collar has worn down leaving a soft satin base. This huipil is very wearable!

$40.00

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Huipil from Totonicapán #50

Totonicapán

Lovely child’s huipil with beautiful lace background and striking hand-guided machine embroidery!! This small huipil measures 20″ across the shoulders, and 14″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5″ in diameter. The sides are stitched to create armholes.

This salmon colored huipil is accented with hand-guided machine embroidery that features flowers around the neck on a commercial lace background. The detailed embroidery on the collar is flowers of purple, orange and blue with matching patterns on front and back. The commercial background fabric has a design of butterflies throughout. This is a sweet little huipil.

This huipil is in used condition, with some sign of wear, such as loose threads.

$15.00

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Huipil from Patzún #49

Patzún

Very traditional and popular design huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery! It is from Patzún in the Chimaltenango region of Guatemala. This lovely huipil measures 26 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 19″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5 1/2″ in diameter.

This huipil is beautiful with hand embroidered flowers surrounding the collar and on the caps of the sleeves. The sleeves are accented with black crochet trim. The background fabric is an incredibly soft burgundy/red with bands of green, blue, yellow, and pink as stripes. This huipil is wonderful to the touch and pleasing to the eyes!

This huipil is in very good condition, with almost no sign of wear.

$25.00

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Huipil from Chichicastenango #48

Chichicastenango

Classic Vintage Huipil from Chichicastenango! Traditional tapestry style with beautiful floral design. Fantastic texture and color! Very stunning embroidered huipil from the Chichicastenango region of Guatemala, famous for having one of the largest markets in the country. This huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter.

This three panel huipil is striking with elaborate embroidery that features multi-colored flowers throughout the body and shoulders in pink, orange, blue, and green. The neckline is decorated with the radiating sun in various shades of red accented with black velvet. The background fabric is white cotton.

This huipil is in fair used condition, with a few flaws. There are about 4 tiny pin-size holes in the white body on one side from storage. Also, there are a few spots of faint purple where the color ran onto the white.

$25.00

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Huipil from San Pedro Sacatepéquez #47

San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Very lovely hand woven huipil, accented with beautiful flowers! It is from San Pedro Sacatepéquez. This elegant huipil measures 28 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5 1/2″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout the blouse. It includes the classic diamonds and triangles representing the mountains, rain, and rivers. It has a rainbow of colors including the predominant purple. The collar and sleeve caps are free-hand machine embroidered with darling flowers and birds, trimmed in soft royal blue velvet. The woven background is basic white cotton. This is a classic example of the incredibly beautiful huipiles of the San Pedro Sacatepéquez region.

This huipil is in great used condition, with minimal sign of wear. There is a small section of the velvet trim at the collar that has come loose.

$42.00

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Huipil from Santa Maria de Jesús #46

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very stunning embroidered huipil, full of lifelike quetzales! It is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This elegant and striking huipil measures 28″ across the shoulders, and 26″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with brilliant colored embroidery that features two quetzales (national bird of Guatemala) on each side of the huipil in a flower garden full of wonderful flowers and butterflies. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The neckline and sleeves are accented with black crochet. The background is a black commercial fabric. The embroidery is machine done free-hand, and is truly an art form. Just amazing! This is a wonderful example of the incredibly beautiful ‘fiesta’ huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús.

This huipil is in great used condition.

$70.00

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Huipil from Patzité #44

Patzité

Very lovely Collector’s Vintage Santo huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery! It is from the town of Patzité in the Quiché region of Guatemala. This darling huipil measures 18 1/2″ across the shoulders, 27″ across the shoulders including the sleeves from tip to tip, and 29″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 5″ by 5″, with small string ties on one side. The sides are stitched from the sleeves to the bottom of the huipil.

This huipil is sweet with hand embroidery that features flowers around the neck on a hand woven background. The detailed embroidery on the collar is flowers of pink, purple, and gold with green leaves. The handwoven background fabric is deep burgundy with stripes of white. One of the sleeves is open at the bottom to allow ease in dressing the santo statue. There are two small accents of green thread on the front near the bottom on one side.

This huipil is an older vintage huipil that shows some age in the thread of the embroidery; the colors have lost some of their brilliance and there are a few loose threads. It is in good used condition, with a few sign of wear due to age.

$68.00

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Huipil from Zunil #43

Zunil

Lovely child’s huipil with very brilliant colors! This huipil is from Zunil, in the Quetzaltenango region of Guatemala. This small huipil measures 17″ across the shoulders, 16″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 4 1/2″ in diameter.

This huipil is stunning and brightly colored with embroidery of flowers and leaves around the collar and flower accents over the sleeves. The flowers are variety of blues on a woven background of bright pinks, greens, oranges, purples and more. The neckline and sleeves are trimmed in a bright blue stitching. The photos do not show how brilliant the colors of this huipil are.

This huipil is used, but it is in very good condition, with a few signs of wear, primarily a few loose threads around the collar.

$20.00

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Huipil from San Martín Chile Verde #42

San Martín Chile Verde

Very stunning embroidered huipil! It is from the San Martín Sacatepéquez region of Guatemala; also know as San Martín Chile Verde. This huipil measures 22 1/2″ across the shoulders, 14 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5″ in diameter with an additional 1″ opening cut on the side of the neck.

This huipil is stunning and brightly colored with elaborate embroidery that features various multi-colored diamonds and triangles throughout the body in turquoise greens, and deep purples. It is decorated across the chest and across the shoulders with designs of corn plants. The neckline is trimmed in soft red velvet as well as the sleeves. The background fabric is black cotton.

This huipil is in good condition, with a few signs of wear. The opening cut at the neck has frayed a small amount.

$25.00

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San Juan Atitán #40

San Juan Atitán

Very traditional small huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery!! It is from San Juan Atitán in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala . This darling huipil measures 16″ across the shoulders, and 20″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is square and measures 4″ by 5″.

This huipil is sweet with woven designs that feature birds on one side and radiant suns on the other around the neck. The woven neck and shoulder area is sewn on to a predominantly red and white woven cotton background.

This huipil is in good used vintage condition, with a few sign of wear.

$25.00

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Huipil from Quetzaltenango #39

Quetzaltenango

Very colorful small huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery! It is from the Quetzaltenango region of Guatemala (Frequently referred to as Xela). This darling huipil measures 23 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 19 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5″ in diameter, with a small 1 1/4″ slit cut on one side. The sides are unstitched, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is sweet with hand embroidery that features flowers around the neck on a hand woven background. The detailed embroidery on the collar is flowers of yellow, pink and red with matching patterns on front and back. The hand woven background features colorful birds, and where the three panels join, it is accented with a colorful rainbow ‘randa’ running down the front on both sides The sleeves are trimmed with an olive green velvet accent trim that matches the velvet trim on the collar. There is a small frayed/worn area just below the velvet accent at the sleeve on one side.

This huipil is in good used condition, with a few sign of wear.

$25.00

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Huipil from Santiago Atitlán #38

Santiago Atitlán

UNIQUE!! Very stunning hand embroidered huipil, full of lifelike birds!! It is from the town of Santiago Atitlán on the shores of Lake Atitlán. This elegant huipil measures 31″ across the shoulders, and 26″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with elaborate hand embroidery that features lifelike birds perched on branches using a variety of colors of blue inspired by the lake waters. The collar is embroidered with rosettes of flowers. The woven striped cotton background is white with stripes of purple. Just amazing! This is a wonderful example of the incredibly beautiful huipiles of the Santiago Atitlán region.

This huipil is in great used condition, with minimal sign of wear. The white background has a few very faint stains.

$65.00

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Huipil from Panajachel #37

Panajachel

Young girl’s huipil from the town of Panajachel on the shores of Lake Atitlán in the region of Sololá in Guatemala. This darling huipil measures 16 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 18″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck is an opening where the two woven panels meet and measures 9″ in length. The sides are stitched to create arm holes, but can easily have the stitching removed if desired.

This huipil is sweet with hand embroidery that features rows of red cats with white eyes and nose. The embroidery in the body has given it a slightly gathered look across the chest. The neck opening is trimmed in red. The sleeves are trimmed with red diamonds with white accent. The woven striped cotton background is navy blue denim style fabric with stripes of red. This fabric has softened with washing, but has not lost its color. This is a great example of the huipiles of Panajachel that are frequently decorated with cats.

This huipil is in good used condition, with a few sign of wear.

$25.00

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Huipil from San Lucas Tolimán #36

San Lucas Tolimán

Santo huipil from the San Lucas Tolimán region of Guatemala. This small huipil measures 16″ across the shoulders, and 14″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5″ in diameter.

This santo huipil is hand embroidered with traditional stylized animal motifs as well as rosettes and zigzag patterns throughout the body, with accents of multi-colored stripes. The colors of the figures are beautiful in shades of burgundy, blue, purple, red, green, and pink on a soft cotton background. The medium weight background is white cotton hemmed at the bottom.

This huipil is in excellent condition, with no signs of wear. The only flaw that could be found in this huipil is that a small section of thread at the shoulders has lost some of its color. The color has bled a small amount into the white background, but not in the main panel, only in the two small sections at the sides.

$80.00

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Huipil from Santa Cruz la Laguna #35

Santa Cruz la Laguna

From the Santa Cruz la Laguna region of Guatemala, near Lake Atitlán. This large huipil measures 30″ across the shoulders, and 33″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5″ in diameter with a long 9″ opening in the front center where the panels meet. There is a small string tie closure at the collar. The sides have been stitched closed to make arm holes.

This huipil is unique in that it is one of very few that has the predominant design on the back with minimal decoration on the front. It is very lovely with elaborate hand embroidery that features a zigzag pattern using colors inspired from the lake waters. The collar is embroidered in a similar design. The colors are a variety of deep aqua blues and greens ranging from turquoise to deep olive green with an occasional hint of yellow and lilac on a striped cotton background. The background fabric is deep red with very faint stripes of grey.

This huipil is in excellent used condition, with almost no sign of wear.

$35.00

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Huipil from Comalapa #34

Comalapa

Traditional Santo huipil from the Comalapa region of Guatemala. This exquisite huipil measures 18″ across the shoulders, and 19″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 5″ by 5 1/2″.

This medium-sized santo huipil is beautifully woven with traditional stylized animal motifs throughout the body, separated with bands of multi-colored stripes. The colors of the figures are beautiful in shades of blue, purple, red, green, and pink on a soft cotton background. The lightweight background is brown cotton used to mimic the look of ixcaco fiber.

This huipil is in excellent condition, with no signs of wear.

$80.00

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Huipil from Nahualá #33

Nahualá

Hand embroidered huipil from the Nahualá region of Guatemala. This very large huipil measures 30″ across the shoulders, and 38″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6 1/2″ in diameter.

This ceremonial style huipil has elaborate embroidery that features the traditional double-headed eagle as well as the zigzag feathered serpent in deep burgundies, with accents in green, red, blue, yellow, purple, orange, and pink. The background fabric is a super soft, slightly faded pink cotton. A technique unique to the region of Nahualá is to intentionally let the color of the threads run onto the base fabric. It is said that this dates back to the use of expensive silk threads on the huipiles, which would lose some of the color and run, causing this stunning effect. This is a very striking piece, extremely representative of this region. This huipil has some slight variation in the color of the background fabric for this reason.

This huipil is used, and shows wear. The background fabric has become extremely soft from use with some faint staining.

$30.00

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Corte from Zunil #31

Zunil

Santo corte from the Zunil region of Guatemala. This traditional mayan skirt is worn with a huipil blouse. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats. The seam where the material is joined is decorated with a randa, stitched vertically to hide the seam. This santo corte measures 47″ side to side, and 23″ from top to bottom, and the stitching to create the ‘tube’ style has been removed.

This corte is beautifully decorated with alternating rows of colorful turkeys and maya religious symbols. The background fabric is black cotton with dark grey stripes. The top edge and one side edge have a zigzag stitch along the length to create a finished edge. This corte would have looked stunning on the santo figure!

This corte is used, but it is in excellent condition, with no sign of wear.

$75.00

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Tzute from San Juan Sacatepequez #29

San Juan Sacatepequez Tzute

Vintage Tzute from the San Juan Sacatepéquez region of Guatemala. This textile measures 21″ wide, and 24″ long, including the fringe. It is made of a single panel with fringe at two ends.

This small tzute is woven with stylized traditional mayan motifs throughout the piece in a variety of colors. The colors are mostly reds, purples, greens, and greys woven on a cotton background. The background is red/pink cotton with stripes in slate grey and lavender. The weaving is very interesting and can only be seen on the top of the tzute.

This item is in used condition, with some signs of usage. The colors have faded slightly, and there are a few very faint stains and some wear in the weaving that does not detract from this true mayan work of art.

$15.00

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Huipil from San Martín Sacatepequez #27

San Martín Sacatepequez

Huipil from the San Martín Sacatepequez region of Guatemala, also know as San Martín Chile Verde. This huipil measures 33 1/2″ across the shoulders, 26 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5″ in diameter with an additional 2″ slit on the side.

This huipil is brightly colored with elaborate embroidery that features various multi-colored diamonds and triangles throughout the body in yellow, green, and purple. It is decorated with detailed flowers at the neckline, and a mayan girl embroidered in the center of each side. The neckline is trimmed in soft black velvet with black velvet ties. The randas that hold the panels together are done with a row of lovely white flowers. The sleeves are trimmed in burgundy velvet. The background fabric is deep red cotton.

This huipil is used, but it is in excellent condition, with no signs of wear.

$45.00

SOLD