Detailed faja (belt) from 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 87″ long, not including the additional 5″ of tassel/trim on each end. It also measures approximately 2 1/2” wide.
The stunning artwork shows birds and parrots amongst various flowers and fruits throughout the design on a jewel blue trimmed black background. The weaving is done in the very fine and detailed San Antonio style where the pattern is identical on both sides, “doble cara”. The design runs 34″ of the length of the faja.
Stunning white on white design vintage huipil from the Nahualá region of Guatemala. This elegant huipil measures 31″ across the shoulders, 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded), and the collar is an opening between the panels in the front and measures 10″ in length. The sides have had the stitching removed, so this huipil opens completely. The sides can easily be stitched closed to create arm holes for wearing.
This huipil is a delicate white woven design with accents in peach, blue, green and orange. It is very difficult to photograph this huipil to show the delicate white on white weaving. One lienzo (one side front and back) is woven with a primarily soft gold thread and the other side is woven with a primarily soft pink thread. This huipil is lightweight, woven on a white cotton background. On one side at the lower edge is an open part of the weaving, resulting in a tassel style look.
This huipil is in very good used condition with perhaps a few loose threads.
Stunning and large huipil full of deer and mayan stars! This huipil is from the town of Tactic in the region of Alta Verapaz. This lovely huipil measures 36” across the shoulders, and 18 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 5” on each of the four sides.
This huipil is elegant with its broad spectrum of colors throughout the body. The weaving is accented with traditional deer and mayan stars in the bodice. The colors are almost every color imaginable. There is much use of arti-seda thread in this huipil. The background fabric is a deep pink cotton. There are slight creases from the shoulders down the front and back where it was stitched to narrow the width of the huipil.
This huipil is in good used condition, with a little sign of wear in the form of some loose threads in the bodice.
Very lovely hand woven huipil, accented with geomorphic corn plants, zigzag rivers and mayan stars! It is from San Pedro Sacatepéquez. This large and elegant huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, and 26 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 5 1/2″ on each of the four sides.
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. Along the shoulders and across the chest there are rows of corn plants and mayan stars that are woven into the design. The huipil has a rainbow of colors including the predominant blues and purples. 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 very good used condition, with some minor signs of wear. There are slight creases from the shoulders down the front and back where it was stitched to narrow the width of the huipil. The caps of the sleeves have been tailored and stitched approximately 4″ in on each side to make them a little less ‘square’. The fabric has been trimmed below the stitching.
This mayan calendar style huipil is from the area of Patzún. This lovely tailored huipil measures 30″ across the shoulders, 23″ across the chest (just under the design), and 21″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter. The sleeve openings measure 4 1/2″.
This huipil is the most beautiful salmon colored and has the traditional feather ring around the collar that is trademark of the Patzún region. The mayan calendar ring is all hand embroidered in wonderful deep colors. The sleeves are trimmed in a similar style. The background fabric is super soft woven cotton.
Please note that this is a very tailored huipil, and unlike other huipiles, cannot be opened along the sides in order to make it larger.
This huipil is in very good used condition with a few minor signs of wear. The bottom edge on one side shows where the extra thread was woven back into the huipil creating a running stock effect, (slightly lumpy at bottom edge). There is a very faint section on one side edge where a darker color has left a mark.
Very elegant and very long cinta from the town of Aguacatán. Women wear this style of cinta in their hair as part of their outfit. This colorful cinta measures 108″ in length (not including tassels) and 4″ in width. The tassels at each end measure 5″ each.
This cinta is finely hand woven with geomorphic mayan shapes that represent the colorful daily life running the full length of the cinta. The threads are a mix of cotton, acrylic, blended and metallic accents. The metallic thread is used sparingly in the lines dividing the sections from the tassels up to the top of the section with the ducks on each side. This unique cinta is woven in a predominantly blue color scheme as compared to the more commonly seen red color schemes. This cinta is older, as this color scheme and style is not found much anymore.
This cinta is in excellent used condition with very little wear.
Striking huipil from San Juan la Laguna. The collar is accented with the classic ‘sun’ design circling the neck opening that is most often seen in huipiles from Chichicastenango. This two lienzo huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, and 17 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures approximately 5 1/2″ in diameter. The background fabric is a super soft red woven cotton.
The accent around the collar is also red with a light cream color. This is also the same color scheme used down the center on both sides to join the panels. The background fabric is woven super fine and is buttery soft to the touch.
This is a very lovely huipil from San Juan la Laguna. It is in excellent condition with very little sign of wear.
Stunning white on white design huipil from the Nahualá region of Guatemala. This elegant three panel huipil measures 31″ across the shoulders, 21″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded), and the collar is round and measures 6″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed, so this huipil opens completely. The sides can easily be stitched closed to create arm holes for wearing.
This huipil is a delicate white woven design with colorful accents in red, blue, green and yellow. The lions at the shoulders and on the bodice are woven is a silver thread, creating a lovely shadow effect. It is very difficult to photograph this huipil to show the delicate white on white weaving. This huipil is light/medium weight, woven on a white cotton background. The collar is trimmed in the ‘radiating sun’ style of the huipiles of the region, particularly those of Chichicastenango. .On the lower edge are loose threads, creating an slightly unraveled effect.
*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 particular huipil has a minor amount of this ‘bleed’ effect surrounding the lions, perhaps from the silver thread or the blue accent thread. It is very faint, but still slightly visible.
This huipil is used and in excellent used condition with perhaps a few loose threads.
Like new crisp blue huipil from San Antonio Palopó in the Lake Atitlán area. This striking huipil has clean lines and colors that reflect the turquoise colored waters of the lake. This huipil measures 28 1/2″ across the shoulders, 21″ from the shoulders to the bottom hem, and the collar is diamond shaped and measures approximately 6″ on each of the four sides.
Huipils from San Antonio Palopó are woven on a foot loom by men, and then decorated with accents by women. This huipil has a machine embroidered decoration around the collar, the sleeves, and across the bodice.
This huipil is in excellent condition and has very little sign of wear.
Exquisite purple 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 29″ across the shoulders, and 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is scalloped shaped, and measures approximately 6” in diameter.
This spectacular huipil has the traditional rows of zigzag mountains, triangular patterns of the rivers, and many mayan stars. The intricate flower design at the shoulders is done in the very fine and detailed San Antonio weaving style, ‘doble cara’, where the pattern is identical 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 an eye-catching purple color.
The sides of this huipil have been opened fully, but can easily be restitched to create arm holes for wearing. The lower purple panel on one side has a woven pattern of white accents on one half.
This huipil is in excellent used condition and is quite stunning for its color scheme and weaving.
Very striking huipil in like new condition! This fairly large huipil is from the town of San Juan Sacatepéquez. This lovely huipil measures 34 1/2” across the shoulders, and 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and each side measures 4½”.
This huipil is beautiful with its deep colors of purple, royal blue, and gold/yellow that features the traditional animal motifs found in the huipiles of San Juan Sacatepéquez, including the feathered serpent. The colors of the figures are yellow, royal blue, and green. The collar and sleeve openings are trimmed in black crochet.
This huipil is in very good used condition, with very little sign of wear.
Stunning white on white design huipil from the Nahualá region of Guatemala. This elegant huipil measures 29″ across the shoulders, 28 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded), and the collar is an opening between the panels in both front and back and measures 10″ in length. The sides have had the stitching removed, so this huipil opens completely. The sides can easily be stitched closed to create arm holes for wearing.
This huipil is a delicate white woven design with accents in black, blue, green and orange. It is very difficult to photograph this huipil to show the delicate white on white weaving. This huipil is light/medium weight, woven on a white cotton background. On one side at the lower edge is a ‘running stock’ effect of weaving where the extra thread is woven back into the textile. It is slightly lumpy with open weaving on the lower edge.
This huipil is used and in excellent used condition with perhaps a few loose threads.
Beautiful delantal/apron with flower-trimmed design. Original mayan delantal made from the same fabric used for mayan cortes (skirts). This delantal is adorned with extensive flower applique that runs around the edges of this apron. This delantal measures 49 1/2″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), and 26 1/2″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has two pockets, 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 fair used condition, with some sign of wear. There are 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.
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 42″ wide and 79″ 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 42″ by 158″ laid out flat. There is an extra matching piece of fabric added at the bottom of the corte (on the width to make it 42″wide) to make it longer for taller women.
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. Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc.
This corte is in great used condition, and very soft, with very little sign of wear.
Woven corte, or mayan skirt, ikat design with loads of color! 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 colorful small corte measures 33″ wide and 74″ 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 colorful design with stripes of green, purple, yellow, blue, yellow, and more. One half of the corte has beautiful machine embroidered decorations of baskets filled with flowers and small birds circling the basket.
This corte is in very good used condition, and is very soft, with a few signs of wear.
This flower-filled child’s huipil is from the area of Patzún. This lovely huipil measures 21″ across the shoulders (16″ wide across the mid/lower section), and 17 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is square and measures 5 1/2″ x 5″ in diameter.
This huipil is a lovely green color and has machine embroidered flower and bird decoration throughout the upper bodice and on the sleeve caps. The collar and is trimmed in with a simple machine stitching. The background fabric is super soft woven cotton.
This huipil is in good used condition with a few minor signs of wear. There is some minor wear around the collar and a few loose threads.
Woven corte, or mayan skirt, green and blue with white stipes! 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 simple corte measures 32″ wide and 61″ long (laid flat). 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 32″ by 122″ laid out flat..
This corte is beautiful with its blue and green colors. Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc.
This corte is in good used condition. It is very soft, with few signs of wear.
Very stunning lavender-blue hand embroidered huipil, full of mayan figures!! It is from the town of Santiago Atitlán on the shores of Lake Atitlán. This elegant huipil measures 30″ across the shoulders, and 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 7″ in diameter.
This huipil is absolutely beautiful with elaborate hand embroidery that features rows of mayan figures using a variety of colors inspired by the nearby lake waters. The woven striped cotton background is light purple-blue with stripes of dark 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, perhaps a few loose threads.
This tzute is colorful and beautiful with its deep dark colors and hand weaving that feature the traditional geometric designs of Santa Maria de Jesús. The colors are blue, green, purple and white on a black background. The thread used to weave this tzute is mostly a thicker acrylic thread. This tzute is two large panels joined by a simple stitch. It measures 35″ by 45 1/2″.
This stunning tzute is in great used condition. Perhaps a few loose threads.
Very lovely large hand woven huipil, accented with traditional mayan figures! It is from Chuarrancho. This large and elegant huipil measures 40 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 25″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5 1/2″ in diameter, with a 1 1/2″ slit in the front to allow for pulling over the head. 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, mayan suns, corn plants, and triangles representing the mountains, rain, and rivers. The huipil has a rainbow of colors including the predominant pinks and purples. The woven background is basic white cotton. This is a classic example of the incredibly beautiful huipiles of the Chuarrancho region.
This huipil is in very good used condition, with minimal sign of wear, perhaps a few loose threads. There is some slight fading of the color on one half of one side, perhaps due to how it was stored.
Very lovely! Very large woven corte, or mayan skirt, modern design with bright blue color with silver accents. 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 40″ wide and 74″ 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 40″ by 148″ laid out flat. This corte is beautiful with its light blue color that is accented with delicate silver thread. It has a crisp feel to the fabric.
Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc.
This corte is in excellent used condition, with very little sign of wear.
Very lovely deep black huipil from the Tactic region of Guatemala.
This elegant huipil measures 27″ wide across the shoulders, 23” from the shoulders to the bottom hem, and the collar is scalloped shaped and measures approximately 7 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.
The huipil is woven on a medium weight dark black cotton background with various colors of mayan stars and diamonds woven throughout the body. (Due to the dark color, it is hard to have a photo that shows the beautiful color of this huipil).
This huipil is in very good used condition, with few signs of wear, perhaps a few loose threads.
Woven corte, or mayan skirt, teal and blue with black and white ikat design! 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 simple corte measures 32″ wide and 59″ long (laid flat). 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 33″ by 118″ laid out flat..
This corte is beautiful with its soft grey ikat design that is accented with stripes of teal and blue. Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc.
This corte is in good used condition. It is very soft, with a few signs of wear including a very small hole/worn area where the color of the threads underneath show.
Beautiful delantal/apron with flower-trimmed design. Original mayan delantal made from the same fabric used for mayan cortes (skirts). This delantal is adorned with extensive flower applique that runs around the edges of this apron with small silver and gold accent. This delantal measures 51 1/2″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), and 30 1/2″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has two pockets, 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.
Very striking child’s huipil! This huipil is from the town of San Juan Sacatepéquez. This darling huipil measures 18” across the shoulders, and 18″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is circular and measures 4” in diameter.
This huipil is beautiful with its deep colors of purple, burgundy, and gold/yellow that features the traditional animal motifs found in the huipiles of San Juan Sacatepéquez, including the feathered serpent. The colors of the figures are yellow, royal blue, and green. The neckline and sleeves are accented with black crochet.
This huipil is in very good used condition, with very little sign of wear.
Elegant huipil made in the style of the San Antonio Aguas Calientes area of Guatemala. This huipil measures 27″ across the shoulders, and 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular, and measures 5 1/2” x 7″.
*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 colors are a full spectrum of green, blue, orange, red, yellow and much more. The design is woven on a burgundy red woven cotton base.
This huipil is in good used condition. There is some slight wear in the form of a some loose threads and a very small repair on one of the shoulders.
Very stunning embroidered huipil, full of beautiful 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 somewhat round (more scallop-shaped) and measures 6″ in diameter.
This huipil is absolutely beautiful with brilliant colored embroidery that features bright blue birds on each side of the huipil in a flower garden. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, blues, purples and more! The background is a black commercial fabric. The embroidery is all 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 some faint staining and wear in the design.
Elegant and long cinta from the town of Zunil. Women wear this style of cinta in their hair as part of their outfit. This colorful cinta measures 120″ in total length and 1″ in width. The tassels at each end measure 10″ each.
This cinta is finely hand woven with mayan figures that represent the colorful daily life along with darling little women and men dressed in colorful costume running the full length of the cinta.
This cinta is in good used condition with few slightly worn spots of the weaving along the edge.
Very elegant huipil, full of birds and flowers! It is from the town of Comalapa. This lovely huipil measures 28″ across the shoulders, and 26″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and each of the four sides measures approximately 6″. Each sleeve side has a 2″ additional ‘hem’ that can be easily opened to add 4″ to the total width.
This huipil is absolutely beautiful with its deep colors and hand weaving with satin soft thread that features rows of beautiful flowers, each row a unique garden. The colors are greens, reds, blues, purples, yellows and more! The background is thick hand woven black cotton.
This huipil is in excellent used condition, with very little sign of wear.
Classic daily use 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 35″ across the shoulders, and 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular shaped, and measures 5 1/2” x 6″.
This very lovely huipil has the traditional rows of zigzag rivers, mayan stars, and elegant hummingbirds adorning the chest. The dancing fish design at the shoulders and the hummingbirds on the chest are done in the very fine and detailed ‘doble cara’ 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. The collar and shoulders are trimmed with a simple black crochet. 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 deep burgundy woven cotton base.
This huipil is in great used condition. There may be some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads.
Hand embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt! It is from the town of Nahualá. 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 is a wonderful and elegant corte. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. The center hand stitched embroidery runs the full length of the corte (both sides). The background is deep navy cotton woven fabric. This corte is elegant with a simple ikat design throughout, joined by an equally simple hand stitched embroidery.
This corte measures 39″ wide and 47″ long (doubled). 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 39″ by 94″ laid out flat.
Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc.
This corte is in very good used condition. It has been well loved, with a few loose threads, and some fraying along the edges. It has become super soft with age.
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 24 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round, and measures 6″ in diameter.
This spectacular huipil has the traditional rows of zigzag mountains, triangular patterns of the rivers, yellow corn plants (symbols) and mayan stars. This huipil is finely woven, but uniquely enough, does not have the ‘doble cara’ San Antonio weaving style where the pattern can be seen both inside and out. But instead is fully woven only on the outer surface. To look at the underneath, you can only see the burgundy background fabric. The weaving is incredibly fine, causing this huipil to be wonderfully soft to the touch. It have been woven with arti-seda thread that gives it a lovely shimmer.
The colors are a full spectrum of green, blue, orange, red, yellow and much more. The design is woven on a deep burgundy woven cotton base. The collar and sleeves are trimmed in a teal green velvet.
This huipil is in very good used condition. There may be some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads. The velvet at the collar on the center seams has a small spot of wear.
Large embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt! It is from the town of Colotenango. 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 is a wonderful and striking corte. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. The center embroidery runs the full length of the corte (both sides). The background is black cotton woven fabric. This corte is striking with designs that feature various colored mayan figures. The embroidered design is machine done free-hand, and are truly an art form. Just amazing!
This corte measures 45″ wide and 49″ long (doubled). 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 45″ by 98″ laid out flat.
Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc.
This corte is in good used condition. It has been well loved, with a few loose threads, and some fraying along the edges. It has become super soft with age.
Vintage daily use 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 lovely older huipil measures 31″ across the shoulders, and 22″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped, and measures 5 1/2” on each of the four sides.
This vintage huipil has the traditional rows of zigzag rivers, mayan stars, and darling flowers adorning the chest. The flower design at the shoulders and across the center of the chest are done in the very fine and detailed San Antonio weaving style where the pattern can be seen both inside and out, and is identical. 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. This particular huipil has a zipper located vertically along the center seam on each side. On one side it has been sew closed and is almost invisible. On the other side, it has been left functional (photo) but it also is not easily seen.
The colors are a full spectrum of green, blue, orange, red, yellow and much more. The design is woven on a deep burgundy woven cotton base.
This vintage huipil is in good used condition. There is slight wear as well as some loose threads. Along the delicate weaving at the shoulders there is a few tiny ‘open’ areas between the different patterns. This is not a flaw, but is characteristic of the fine weaving of the area.
Very unique huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery! It is from the Quetzaltenango region of Guatemala (Frequently referred to as Xela).
This gold colored huipil is accented with all 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 copper and yellow with matching patterns on front and back. The woven background is full of traditional mayan figures in yellow/gold, with copper and green accents. Where the panels join in this three panel huipil, there is a colorful ‘randa’ of beautiful flowers running down from the shoulders on both sides. The sides of this square huipil have been taken in to create more of a tailored blouse effect.
This huipil is in very good used condition, with little sign of wear, perhaps a few loose threads and faint discoloration of the lower, white cotton section.
Stunning tzute from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This is a large and beautiful tzute.
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 colorful hand stitched randa that runs the full length of the tzute. The edges are trimmed with similar colorful stitching. The background fabric is woven red cotton.
This tzute is in very good used condition, with very few signs of wear. There are a few loose threads.
Colorful huipil with beautiful weaving and striking hand done embroidery! It is from the Quetzaltenango region of Guatemala (Frequently referred to as Xela). This bright huipil measures 34 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter.
This brilliantly colored huipil is accented with all hand done 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. In the center of the collar is a sweet pair of birds hovering over their babies in a nest. The woven background is full of brilliant colors of yellow/gold, and purple with black accents. The background weaving features geomorphic birds in various colors and a row of mayan stars. Where the panels join in this three panel huipil, there is a colorful ‘randa’ of beautiful flowers running down from the shoulders on both sides. This hand embroidered work takes much time to complete, adding to the beauty of this work of art.
This huipil is in very good used condition, with little sign of wear, perhaps a few loose threads and faint discoloration of the lower, white cotton section.
Striking huipil made in the style of the Santiago Atitlán area of Guatemala. This huipil measures 34 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 22 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular, and measures 6” x 7″.
*This huipil was actually made in the neighboring town of Santa Maria de Jesús with the classic design of Santiago Atitlán; as can be seen in the woven striped cotton background in turquoise and blue. The hand guided machine embroidered design shows elegant birds on a leafy background. The design covers the sleeves as well. This huipil is absolutely beautiful with colors inspired by the lake waters.
This huipil is in very good used condition. There is some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads, and very small areas of wear.
Stunning huipil full of deer! This huipil is from the town of Tactic in the region of Alta Verapaz. This lovely huipil measures 30” across the shoulders, and 17″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular and measures 6” x 6”. This huipil has plenty of room for the head.
This huipil is elegant with its deep, dark red tones throughout the body. The weaving is accented with traditional deer and mayan stars in the bodice.
This huipil is in good used condition, with a little sign of wear in the form of some loose threads. The bodice has creases in the fabric where the huipil was previously gathered and sewn to make it smaller.
Very hard to find vintage huipil from San Mateo Ixtatán in the northern region of Huehuetenango in Guatemala. These are becoming very difficult to find! Large daily use hand woven huipil in bright colors. This huipil measures 32″ across the shoulders, and 30 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is slightly rectangular and measures 9″ x 10″.
This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout the blouse. It is designed with the classic sunburst as the entire huipil in red, orange, and yellow with accents of green. 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 vintage huipil is in fairly good used condition, with some signs 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 are some slightly dingy parts of the muslin fabric on the underneath, as well as normal signs of use.
Striking huipil from San Juan la Laguna. The collar is accented with the classic ‘square of squares’ design on both the front and back just below the ‘wavy water’ design circling the neck opening. This two lienzo huipil measures 30″ across the shoulders, and 26″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is slightly rectangular and measures 5″ x 6 1/4″. The background fabric is a thicker burgundy/cafe colored cotton blend.
This is a very classic example of the huipils from San Juan la Laguna. It is in great condition with very little sign of wear.
Bright little girl’s 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 petit faja measures 55″ long. It also measures 1 1/3” wide. The stitched flower design runs approximately 22” of the total length.
This faja is woven in a eye catching purple color and is accented with a free-hand machine embroidered design. The flowers are a complimenting purple and white color with green leaves.
This faja is in very good condition with a small amount of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads.
Darling child’s huipil in the style of the area of Coban. This huipil measures 27 1/2″ across the shoulders, 17 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 4 1/2″ in diameter.
This sweet huipil is fully hand embroidered on a cotton blend commercial material. The design aound the collar and on the sleeves includes beautiful flowers and birds, with a basket in the center of the design. The colors are reds, purples, blues, and yellows. The background fabric is light blue in color. The sleeves and collar are trimmed with a black crochet accent.
This huipil is in very good condition, with a few minor signs of wear. The bodice has creases in the fabric where the huipil was gathered and sewn to make it smaller, and there is some slight discoloration in the background fabric.
Stunning tzute from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This beautiful tzute measures 37 1/2″ wide, and 42″ long.
This tzute is elegant 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 various fruits that is machine embroidered free-hand. The background fabric is woven red cotton.
This tzute is in very good vintage used condition, with little sign of wear.
Beautiful faja (belt) from the Tactic region. Fajas are used as the belt to hold up the corte (skirt) in the mayan traje or outfit. This unique faja measures 85 1/2″ long, not including the fringe. The woven design runs approximately 38 1/2” of the total length.
This faja is woven in a lovely purple color and is decorated with a woven design of geomorphic deer in various shades of purple.
This faja is in excellent condition with little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads.
Vintage daily use huipil from the Quetzaltenango region in Guatemala. This huipil measures 31 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 27″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6 1/2” in diameter.
The colors are a sea of purple, black, green and white. The sides are closed, creating sleeve holes. The lower section is a faded denim colored blue.
This huipil is in fair used condition. There is some wear in the form of a few loose threads and a couple of worn areas around the neckline. There is general discoloration throughout the huipil due to age. The bodice has creases in the fabric where the huipil was gathered and sewn to make it smaller.
Very unique hand woven huipil with hand embroidery and crochet flower accents! It is from the town of Santiago Atitlán on the shores of Lake Atitlán.
This huipil is very nice with extensive hand embroidery and crochet that feature flowers on the front and back as well as along the shoulders. The collar and randa are hand embroidered with the same heavy thread used on the flower designs. The woven striped cotton blend background is pale blue/purple with stripes of dark blue/purple in an unique open weave style.
This huipil is in fair used condition, with visible signs of wear in the bottom part. The sides on the lower section have been cut open to allow expansion over the hips. This part is well below the bodice design and could be easily repaired or hemmed to hide the rough edges.
Bright 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 82 1/2″ long. It also measures 1 1/2” wide. The stitched flower design runs approximately 36” of the total length.
This faja is woven in a eye catching green 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.
Unique tzute from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This large and beautiful tzute measures 38″ wide, and 41″ 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/black background. The thread used to weave this tzute is mostly acrylic and lustrina. The randa seam joining the two panels is hand-guided machine embroidery in a lovely floral design.
This tzute is in very good used condition, with very little signs of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads.
Super soft woven fabric in predominantly red colors accented with golds, greens, and blues. The collar is accented with the classic ‘square of squares’ design on both the front and back. This is a two lienzo huipil that measures 32″ across the shoulders, and 25″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 8 1/2″ in diameter.
This is a very fine and elegant example of the huipils from San Juan la Laguna. It is in excellent condition with very little sign of wear.
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