Santa Catarina Palopó

Beautiful blue and purple on red huipil with colors to match the waters of Lake Atitlán.  This wonderfully woven huipil from the town of Santa Catarina Palopó refects the beauty of the Lake Atitlán waters. This larger huipil measures 32″ across the shoulders, 28″ from shoulders to bottom hem, and the collar is square and measures 6″ on each of the four sides.

This very detailed three panel huipil is woven with many geomorphic figures of animals such as butterflies, quetzales (national bird of Guatemala), deer, corn plants, turkeys, etc. throughout the bodice in a shiny lustrina thread. The background is a heavy woven red cotton with vertical stripes of red and yellow. The sleeve openings are trimmed in a simple blue acrylic thread. This red huipil is an older style huipil that is not seen as much. Many of the women of this town have started wearing the mostly blue huipiles, thus these red ones are not as easily found.

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

$65.00

SOLD

Chichicastenango

$58.00

Santa Maria de Jesús

Stunning tzute from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This large and beautiful tzute measures 34″ wide, and 47″ 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 jars that run the full length of the tzute. The background fabric is woven red cotton. Due to the thickness of the weaving, this tzute is a bit heavy.

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

$75.00

SOLD

Chichicastenango

$80.00

San Antonio Aguas Calientes

$205.00

SOLD

Santa Maria de Jesús

Stunning tzute from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This large and beautiful tzute measures 35″ 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 jars that run the full length of the tzute. The background fabric is woven red cotton. Due to the thickness of the weaving, this tzute is a bit heavy.

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

$75.00

SOLD

Coban

Beautiful light-weight gauze style blouse from the region of Coban. This huipil measures 28″ across the shoulders, 16 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6 1/4″ in diameter.

This sweet huipil is fully hand embroidered around the collar on a hand woven gauze weight background. The design aound the collar and on the sleeves includes beautiful flowers. The colors are reds, purples, blues, and yellows. The background fabric is a lovely pink in color. The sleeves are trimmed with a black crochet accent.

This huipil is in very good condition, with a few minor signs of wear with a few minor spots on the bodice. The shoulders have been gathered and sewn to make it smaller.

$38.00

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Santa Catarina Palopó

Beautiful blue and purple on red huipil with colors to match the waters of Lake Atitlán.  This wonderfully woven huipil from the town of Santa Catarina Palopó refects the beauty of the Lake Atitlán waters. This  huipil measures 25″ across the shoulders, 24″ from shoulders to bottom hem, and the collar is rectangular and measures 3.5″ by 5″.

This detailed three panel huipil is woven with many geomorphic figures of animals such as butterflies, ducks , deer, corn plants, turkeys, etc. throughout the bodice in a shiny lustrina thread. The background is a heavy woven red cotton with vertical stripes of red and yellow. The neck and sleeve openings are trimmed in a simple red thread. This red huipil is an older style huipil that is not seen as much. Many of the women of this town have started wearing the mostly blue huipiles, thus these red ones are not as easily found.

This huipil is in good used condition with very few signs of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads and an uneven bottom edge.

$50.00

SOLD

Chichicastenango

Striking antique silk  huipil from Chichicastenango!  Fantastic texture and color! Very stunning woven 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, 25″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and each of the four sides measures 4 1/2″ in length.

This two panel huipil is striking with elaborate weaving that features traditional geomorphic mayan shapes throughout the bodice in super soft silk threads of varying shades of blues and greens. The neckline is decorated with the radiating sun in purple and deep red. The background fabric is a silky soft fine cotton in a deep slate blue color.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with a few flaws, perhaps a few loose threads. Due to the age of this antique huipil, there is some variation and fading in the color of the bodice, but nothing to distract from the beauty of this vintage item.

$79.00

Santa Maria de Jesús

Stunning tzute from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This large and beautiful tzute measures 35″ wide, and 46″ 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 jars that run the full length of the tzute. The background fabric is woven red cotton. Due to the thickness of the weaving, this tzute is a bit heavy.

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

$75.00

SOLD

Nahualá

$19.00

SOLD

Santa Maria de Jesús (luto)

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 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is somewhat round (more scallop-shaped) 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 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.

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, rabbits, doves and peacocks. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples and more! The neckline and sleeves are accented with a simple black crochet trim. 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 very good used condition, with some loose threads.

$70.00

SOLD

Santa Maria de Jesús

Full of Mayan figures! Very stunning embroidered huipil in unique white color! It is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This elegant and striking huipil measures 30″ across the shoulders, and 29″ 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 brilliantly colored embroidery that features squares of various mayan figures in many shades of colors on each side. The collar is surrounded by embroidered grapes and strawberries with green leaves.  The shoulders are capped with a row of red flowers and green leaves. The background is a crisp white commercial fabric. The embroidery is all machine done free-hand, and is truly an art form. Just amazing! This is a unique variation on the incredibly beautiful ‘fiesta’ huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with perhaps a few loose threads and no visible stains on the white fabric.

$75.00

SOLD

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very classic huipil in great condition. This huipil is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This brilliant huipil measures 30 ” 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 5 1/2″ in length.

This huipil is in the classic Santa Maria style and is beautiful with its bright colors and hand weaving that features the traditional diamond patterns found in the huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús. The colors are pinks, purples, and greens, with accents in red. The background fabric is a medium weight black woven cotton.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with very little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads. The neck opening appears to have been adjusted. There is a very small amount of visible stitching at the point of the ‘v’ on both sides.

$46.00

San Antonio Aguas Calientes*

Elegant huipil made in the style of the San Antonio Aguas Calientes area of Guatemala. This huipil measures 30″ across the shoulders, and 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped, and measures 51/4” along each of the four sides.

*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 grapes and apples are done in the very 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 jewel blue 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

Tactic

Stunning huipil full of people! This huipil is from the town of Tactic in the region of Alta Verapaz. This lovely huipil measures 31” across the shoulders, 28″ across the chest, and 19″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular and measures 7” x 6”. This huipil has plenty of room for the head.

This huipil is elegant with its various shades of greens throughout the body. The weaving is accented with traditional birds and mayan men and women in the bodice, and deer and mayan stars around the collar and sleeves. The colors are olive-brown, green, and slate blue.  There is much use of arti-seda thread in this huipil. The background fabric is a medium weight woven black cotton.

This huipil is in good used condition, with a little sign of wear in the form of some loose threads in the center of the bodice, and some very subtle fading of the color in a few areas.

$40.00

SOLD

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 27″ across the shoulders, and 27″ 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. 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. 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 minor signs of wear such as loose threads and a small part of the crochet sleeve trim is missing on one side (approx 2″).

$50.00

SOLD

San Ildefonso Ixtahuacán

Beautiful hand woven vintage huipil from the region of San Ildefonso Ixtahuacán located in the department of Huehuetnango. This huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, 19″ from the neckline to the bottom edge (folded). This measurement includes the 3″ of fringe all along the bottom edge. The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 4 1/2″ along each of the 4 sides.

This heavier huipil is woven with various multi-colored diamonds throughout the body. The collar area is accented with hand embroidered flowers of pinks, greens, yellows and blues. The edges of the cotton panels are woven with colors of brick-red and orange. The background fabric is a heavier white cotton.

The style of this huipil is to be worn untucked, hanging over the corte or skirt.

This huipil is in good to fair condition. There are no worn areas nor loose threads, but the colors have run in many places leaving stains and spots throughout the white cotton bodice. This is a reflection of its vintage condition.

$37.00

Santa Maria de Jesús

Vintage embroidered huipil, full of lifelike quetzales! 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 round (scalloped) 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 vintage huipil is 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. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The neckline and sleeves are accented with a simple trim of black crochet. The background is a black commercial fabric. The embroidery is machine done free-hand, and is truly an art form. The embroidery is done with heavier weight thread, giving this huipil some weight. This is a wonderful example of the incredibly beautiful ‘fiesta’ huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús.

This huipil is in good used condition. There are some signs of wear such as loose threads and/or worn areas of thread. The crochet trim accent is missing on one of the sleeves and half is missing on the other sleeve. In the very center on each side (between the quetzales) is a stitched area where the previous owner removed what probably was a zipper opening. The stitching was done on the underside and blends well with the embroidery. This is still a very beautiful textile.

$40.00

SOLD

Quetzaltenango

Beautiful huipil from the Quetzaltenango/Xela region in Guatemala. This huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, and 26″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6” in diameter.

The colors are a sea of purple, bright blue, and yellow/gold, with red, yellow, blue, and pink flowers cascading down the front and back and adorning the neckline. Joining the flowers around the collar are darling girls in the center, one on each side of a pair of quetzales (Guatemala national bird). Both sides of this stunning huipil are very ornately decorated with this beautiful hand-guided machine embroidery. The collar and sleeves are trimmed with a beautiful deep velvet.

This huipil is in good used condition. There are a few loose threads and very faint staining in the lower white section.

$50.00

SOLD

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very stunning embroidered huipil, full of lifelike pheasant birds and happy couples in a garden of flowers! 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 round and measures 6 1/2″ in diameter.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with brilliant colored embroidery that features birds in a flower garden full of wonderful flowers and happy couples. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! 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 very good used condition, with very few visible signs of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads.

$60.00

SOLD

Tecpán

This striking huipil is from the area of Tecpán. This lovely huipil measures 31” across the shoulders, and 26″ 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 has the more modern style for Tecpán and is beautiful with its bright colors and hand weaving that features a row full of wonderful flowers. The colors are shades of purples with bright green leaves. There are rows of animal accents and rivers represented by horizontal triangles throughout. The collar and sleeves are trimmed in beautiful burgundy velvet. The background fabric is heavy woven white cotton with royal blue accent stripes.

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 faint 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.

$45.00

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 hand-guided machine embroidered flowers that accent the center of this apron. The delantal has accents of silver appliqué trim. This appliqué can also be found at the waist.

This delantal measures 50″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), 31″ across the widest part, and 28″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has one pocket that is hidden on the underside of the apron and closes 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. This delantal would look great as a decoration in the kitchen, or as a beautiful, useful apron.

$25.00

SOLD

Santo Domingo Xenacój

This color-filled huipil is from the area of Santo Domingo Xenacój. This lovely huipil measures 35″ across the shoulders, and 22″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter.

This huipil is the most beautiful deep burgundy colored and has the traditional animal and plant motif woven across the shoulders that is trademark of the Xenacój region. The weaving is done in wonderful colors of pinks, greens, blues, and purples. The background fabric is super soft woven cotton with stripes in accent colors.

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

$46.00

SOLD

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 appliqué trim. This appliqué can also be found at the waist.

This delantal measures 47 1/2″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), 26″ across the widest part, and 28 1/2″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has one pocket that is hidden on the underside of the apron and closes 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. This delantal would look great as a decoration in the kitchen, or as a beautiful, useful apron.

$25.00

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San Antonio Palopó

Like new super large huipil from San Antonio Palopó in the Lake Atitlán area. This crisp huipil has clean lines and colors that reflect the turquoise colored waters of the lake. This large huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, 34″ from the shoulders to the bottom hem. The collar is round and measures approximately 7″. Huipils from San Antonio Palopó are woven on a foot loom by men, and then decorated with accents by women. This huipil has a hand embroidered decoration around the collar and a black velvet trim. The body of the huipil is accented with gold thread scattered across the huipil.

This huipil is in excellent condition and has very little sign of wear. There is very minor wear in a few tiny spots of the velvet collar.

$35.00

SOLD

Santa Maria de Jesús

Stunning tzute from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This 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 lustrina and acrylic. Where the two lienzos join, there is a simple randa of various colors that run the full length of the tzute. The background fabric is woven red cotton. This tzute is finely woven and stunning.

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

$75.00

SOLD

Quetzaltenango

Beautiful huipil from the Quetzaltenango/Xela region in Guatemala. This huipil measures 36″ across the shoulders, and 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5 1/2” in diameter and has an additional 1 1/2″ slit on one side to allow more headroom.

The colors are a sea of purple, bright pink, and yellow/gold, with purple, white, and red flowers cascading down the front and back and adorning the neckline. Joining the flowers around the collar is a darling bluebird on one side and a darling duck in a bonnet on the other. Both the collar and sleeves are trimmed with a black crochet trim.

This huipil is in 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 pink has faded into the white cotton. The black section at the bottom has faded a bit as well.

$34.00

SOLD

Zuníl

Suns and Stars! Embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of suns and stars !! 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 96″ long and 34 1/2″ 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 34 1/2″ by 96″ laid out flat. The center embroidery runs the full length of the 96″. This corte is fairly thick and heavy.  The background is black cotton woven fabric. The woven section contains mayan figures as well as small people throughout the design. The suns and stars are machine done free-hand, and are truly an art form. Just amazing!

This corte is absolutely beautiful with traditional designs radiating from the center. The colors are a unique combination of yellows, reds, oranges, and white. The vertical stripes are a yellow and orange. The background is black cotton woven fabric. Because of its predominately orange colors, this is a very unique corte!

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

$65.00

SOLD

Zunil

Large and beautiful woven corte, or mayan skirt, ikat design with beautiful stripes of colors with a super soft feel from the town of Zunil. 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 44 1/2″ wide and 94″ 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 design that is accented with colors of blue, purple, yellow, and green on a navy blue and white ikat design. In the design, figures of various plants can be seen running the full length of the fabric. This fabric is slightly worn which gives it a super soft feel. Along the center of the corte is a randa or seam that joins the two large sections of fabric. This randa is decorated by a hand embroidered zigzag stripes that create a cross on the corte.

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 very good used condition, with very few signs of wear. Perhaps some loose threads.

$35.00

Zunil

Large and beautiful woven corte, or mayan skirt, ikat design with beautiful colors with a super soft feel from the town of Zunil. 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 44 1/2″ wide and 90″ 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 design that is accented with colors of blue, purple, yellow, and green on a navy blue and white ikat design. In the design, figures of people and various plants can be seen running the full length of the fabric. This fabric is slightly worn which gives it a super soft feel. Along the center of the corte is a randa or seam that joins the two large sections of fabric. This randa is decorated by hand embroidered stripes that create a cross on the corte.

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 very good used condition, with very few signs of wear. Perhaps some loose threads.

$35.00

Tactic

Bright and lightweight huipil from the Tactic region. This beautiful huipil measures 28 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 27″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is somewhat rectangle shaped and measures approximately 5 1/2″ by 7 1/2″.

This huipil is different with a slightly open style weaving that results in a lightweight texture with brilliant hand weaving with brightly colored thread that features rows of flying birds and triangular shapes. The accent colors are colors of reds, greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges and more! The background, open-woven fabric is a bright orange cotton.

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

$34.00

SOLD

Patzún

This flower-filled huipil is from the area of Patzún. This lovely huipil measures 39″ across the shoulders, and 22″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 7″ in diameter.

This huipil is a deep burgundy color accented with light stripes and has the traditional flower ring around the collar that is trademark of the Patzún region. The flowers are all hand embroidered in wonderful shades of pinks, surrounded by green leaves. The sleeves are trimmed in black crochet. The background fabric is super soft woven cotton.

This huipil is in good used condition with some signs of wear, such as some slightly worn areas in the bodice. The bottom edge shows where the extra thread was woven back into the huipil (slightly lumpy at bottom edge).

$31.00

San Antonio Aguas Calientes

Elegant and spectacular tzute from San Antonio Aguas Calientes. This area is known for its incredibly detailed weaving that is frequently copied in other nearby towns. This beautiful tzute measures 31 1/2″ wide and 40″ long. These tzutes are generally made by the young women once they become of age to be married. It is then generally given as gift to the mother-in-law on the wedding day. Due to the incredibly detailed style of weaving, the production of these tzutes takes a very long time, sometimes up to a year.

This spectacular tzute has the traditional figures of birds, flowers, fish, fruit, and even a couple of tiny turtles. The weaving is done in the very fine and detailed San Antonio style where the pattern is identical on both sides. The weaving is incredibly fine, causing this tzute to be wonderfully soft to the touch. This is a perfect example of the classic San Antonio Aguas Calientes design in excellent condition. This tzute has a randa (seam where the two panels join) that is accented with machine done free-hand coordinating design. There is also an accent randa that runs across the tzute. Both of the randas are backed in a blue and green color, creating the image of a cross on the backside of this tzute.

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

This tzute is in very good used condition.

$215.00

SOLD

Zuníl

UNIQUE!! Very different! 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 89″ long and 46 1/2″ 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 46 1/2″ by 89″ laid out flat. The center embroidery runs the full length of the 89″. This corte is fairly thick and heavy.  The background is black cotton woven fabric. The embroidered mayan figures are machine done free-hand, and are truly an art form. Just amazing!

This corte is absolutely beautiful with designs that feature colored mayan figures radiating from the center. The colors are greens, blues, purples, and white! The vertical stripes are a deep purple. The background is black cotton woven fabric. The randa, or area joining the fabric is a long row of differing square heads or mayan figures. This is a one of a kind corte.

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

$65.00

SOLD

Quetzaltenango

Beautiful huipil from the Quetzaltenango/Xela region in Guatemala. This huipil measures 29″ across the shoulders, and 21″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6” in diameter.

The colors are a sea of purple, black, green and yellow/gold, with colorful stitching  cascading down the front and back. Around the collar are machine-embroidered flowers with a sweet pair of birds on each side. This huipil was previously gathered on each side, but the stitching has since been removed. The sides are closed, creating sleeve holes.

This huipil is in good used condition. There is some wear in the form of a few loose threads and a couple of worn areas around the neckline.

$31.00

San Mateo Ixtatán (luto)

VERY HARD TO FIND in blue and purple color! Beautiful vintage huipil from San Mateo Ixtatán in the northern region of Huehuetenango in Guatemala. These are more difficult to find! Very large lovely hand woven huipil, accented with circles and sunbursts throughout. This amazing huipil measures 29 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 34 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 7″ in diameter. The sides are stitched closed to create the arm holes, but can easily be unstitched if desired.

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.

This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout the bodice. It includes the classic patterns of sunbursts but in shades of blues and purples. The woven background is simple double-layer white cotton muslin trimmed along the bottom with a delicate row of purple. This is a rare chance to have such a beautiful huipil.

This huipil is in very good used condition for its age, 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 at the very bottom, but it blends with the normal variation in the natural colored fabric.

$185.00

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Chichicastenango

Elegant woven corte, or mayan skirt from the town of Chichicastenango;  detailed black and blue design with beautiful accent colors. 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 corte measures 32″ wide and 56″ 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 32″ by 112″ laid out flat.

This corte is detailed in its design and is accented with a stripe of colors of blue, purple, yellow, pink, red and green which runs the full length of the fabric and another stripe that runs across the fabric. This beautiful fabric is slightly worn which gives it a soft feel. It has a very small (1/4″ square) area that is worn through part of the weaving, it is not easily noticed. 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 very good used condition, with a small sign of wear.

$37.00

Corte

Beautiful woven corte, or mayan skirt; heavy weight, multi-tone blue design with beautiful accent colors. 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 corte measures 42 1/2″ wide and 50″ 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 42 1/2″ by 100″ laid out flat.

This corte is simple in its design and is accented with a stripe of brilliant colors of blue, purple, yellow, pink, red and green which runs the full length of the fabric and another stripe that runs across the fabric. This heavier fabric is like new and crisp. 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 almost no sign of wear.

$37.00

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Tactic

Super lightweight huipil from the Tactic region. This beautiful huipil measures 36″ across the shoulders, and 19″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 8 1/2″ in diameter.

This huipil is different with a very open style weaving that results in a guaze-like texture with hand weaving that features rows of ‘mayan stars’. The accent colors are green, purple and  blue. The background is an open-woven fabric in white cotton. Frequently this style of huipil (also like the huipiles from Coban) are worn untucked from the corte (skirt).

This huipil is in very good used condition, the only flaws being a couple of faint stains on the white background and the occasional loose thread. This is expected due to the delicate style of this weaving.

$29.00

Corte

Large and beautiful woven corte, or mayan skirt; simple black and white design with beautiful accent colors. 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 41 1/2″ wide and 72″ 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 41 1/2″ by 144″ laid out flat.

This corte is simple in its design and is accented with a stripe of brilliant colors of blue, purple, yellow, pink, red and green done in metallic thread which runs the full length of the fabric and another stripe that runs across the fabric. This heavier 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

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Patzún

This flower-filled huipil is from the area of Patzún. This lovely huipil measures 27″ across the shoulders, and 21 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 10″ in diameter.

This huipil is the most beautiful deep burgundy 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 shoulders are gathered and stitched, but the stitching can be removed to extend the huipil to its full size, thus increasing the width throughout. The background fabric is super soft woven cotton.

This huipil is in very good used condition with a few minor signs of wear. The bottom edge shows where the extra thread was woven back into the huipil (slightly lumpy at bottom edge). This is common for this type of weaving.

$36.00

Santiago Atitlán

Very stunning lavender 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 33″ across the shoulders, and 29″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 7″ 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 rows of lifelike birds using a variety of colors inspired by the nearby lake waters. The collar is embroidered with rosettes of flowers accented with butterflies on each side that run across the shoulders as well. The woven striped cotton background is light purple 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. There is a slight color variation in the purple colored background.

$68.00

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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 26″ across the shoulders, and 21 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is square shaped, and measures 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4” and has a zipper opening along one shoulder that measures 3 1/2″ long allowing more room to fit over the head.

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.

The colors are a full spectrum of green, blue, orange, red, yellow and much more. The design is woven on a royal blue woven cotton base. The collar and sleeves are trimmed in a deep burgundy velvet.

This huipil is in very good used condition. There may be some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads. This huipil has approximately 3 very small areas where the weaving is slightly worn through.

$65.00

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Nahualá

Striking faja (belt) made in the town of Nahualá. Fajas are used as the belt to hold up the corte (skirt) in the mayan traje or outfit. This beautiful faja measures 114″ long, and 8” wide. The woven geomorphic figure design runs approximately 25” on each side for the larger sections and about 5″ each for the small sections on the ends.

This faja is woven in a stunning purple themed section on one side and red themed section on the opposite side. The end sections are similar in the predominately red backgrounds. The are covered with geomorphic woven figures in a rainbow of colors. The background fabric is a black cotton woven fabric with burgundy red stripes.

This faja is in good used condition with some minor sign of wear, including a few loose threads and some very faint staining in the lighter areas.

$38.00

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Chichicastenango

Beautiful man’s tzute from the town of Chichicastenango. This spectacular woven tzute measures 30″ wide, and 32″ long with fringe at each corner that measures 14″.

This tzute is beautiful with its deep colors and hand weaving that feature the traditional animal motifs and maya symbols. The colors are a deep red background accented with black stripes. The center section of this tzute is woven in deep burgundy with accents in a great variety of colors ranging from turquoise to green to gold. Where the two lienzos join, there is a lovely randa of blocks of colors that run the full length of the tzute. Each of the corner tassels has a different accent color: turquoise, green, dark pink, and gold. This is a wonderful example of a ceremonial tzute for men from the town of Chichicastenango.

This tzute is in excellent used condition, with very few signs of wear.

$95.00

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Santa Maria de Jesús

Stunning tzute from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This large and beautiful tzute measures 35″ 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 jars that run the full length of the tzute. The background fabric is woven red cotton. Due to the thickness of the weaving, this tzute is a bit heavy.

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

$65.00

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Patzún

Very stunning and unique huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery! It is from Patzún in the Chimaltenango region of Guatemala. This lovely huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, and 21″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6 1/2″ in diameter.

This huipil is beautiful with hand embroidered flowers surrounding the collar and filling out to the sleeves. The flowers are all hand embroidered in wonderful colors of reds, pinks, and purples and extend to both sides. The background fabric is an incredibly soft deep green. This huipil is wonderful to the touch and pleasing to the eyes!

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.

$38.00

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Patzún

This flower-filled huipil is from the area of Patzún. This lovely huipil measures 35″ across the shoulders, and 21 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6 1/2″ 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 and extend to both sides. 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 bottom edge shows where the extra thread was woven back into the huipil, running stock effect, (slightly lumpy at bottom edge).

$38.00

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Comalapa

Very elegant huipil, full of birds and flowers! It is from the town of Comalapa. This lovely huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, and 25″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and each of the four sides measures approximately 5 1/2″.

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

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

$45.00

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