Quetzaltenango

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.

$55.00

Santa Maria de Jesús

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.

$70.00

Quetzaltenango

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.

$65.00

Tactic

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 bright 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.

$27.00

Coban

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.

$27.00

Tactic

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.

$12.00

Quetzaltenango

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.

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.

$20.00

Santiago Atitlán

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.

$27.00

Santa Maria de Jesús

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.

$70.00

Tactic

Bright and lightweight huipil from the Tactic region. This beautiful huipil measures 31″ across the shoulders, and 25″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is somewhat rectangle shaped and measures approximately 7″ by 6 1/2″.

This huipil has a lightweight texture with brilliant hand weaving of brightly colored thread that features rows of triangular shapes. The accent colors are colors of greens, blues, and purples. The background is a woven white cotton. The collar and sleeves are trimmed in black crochet.

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

$35.00

Cargador – Carrier

This large and sturdy carrying cloth is less formal that the traditional tzute, but a necessity in daily life. It is used for carrying  everything from small children to purchases made at the market. It measures 45 1/2″ by 47″. It is made of two large panels with a consistent design joined in the middle by hand stitching.

This lovely cloth can be used for many things including as a wonderful table covering. It is in very great used condition with perhaps a few loose threads.

$45.00

San Jorge la Laguna

Uncommon smaller huipil from the lakeside town of San Jorge la Laguna. Most women from this town have adopted the traditional clothing of the nearby Sololá, so this style huipil is no longer seen about town. This simply woven colorful huipil measures 24 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 22″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular shaped, and measures 4 1/2” x 5 1/2″.

This huipil is fully woven with cotton thread throughout and the collar is trimmed with hand embroidered piping in multiple colors.

The huipil is in very good used condition with a few loose threads. There is a slight amount of discoloration in a few small spots of the white background fabric where the predominant green color ran.

$40.00

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, inspired by the designs of Santiago Atitlan. This very colorful huipil measures 26″ across the shoulders, and 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular shaped, and measures 7” x 5 1/2″.

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 colorful flowers with 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

Sololá

Darling child’s blousa huipil from the department of Sololá. Traditional ikat style woven stripes throughout the bodice with accent weaving across the shoulders and the sleeves, and machine-embroidered accents on the front and back. Simple open collar. This blouse-style is common for the Sololá area with added sleeves and a longer hem.

This vintage huipil is in good used condition. The weaving has a small amount of wear.

$37.00

San Antonio Aguas Calientes

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 28″ across the shoulders, and 26 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular shaped, and measures 6 1/2” x 7″.

This very lovely huipil has the traditional rows of zigzag rivers, mayan stars, and elegant peacocks adorning the chest. The bird and flower design at the shoulders and on the chest are 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 deep red 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.

$80.00

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 huipil is absolutely beautiful with elaborate hand embroidery that features rows of lifelike birds using a variety of shade of white inspired by the reflections of the nearby lake waters. The collar is embroidered with red roses. 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.

$69.00

Quetzaltenango

Striking antique silk  huipil from Quetzaltenango/Xela region in Guatemala!  Fantastic texture and color! This huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, 29 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 weaving that features traditional geomorphic animal shapes throughout the bodice in super soft silk threads of varying shades of burgundies, purples, reds, golds, and greens. Birds, mayan stars, and mountain ridges can be seen  in the design. The neckline is decorated with an added, embroidered collar adorned with colorful flowers and trimmed in black velvet. The background fabric is a silky soft fine cotton in a rich taupe 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 below the design where some of the coloring has changed, but nothing to distract from the beauty of this vintage item.

$70.00

San Antonio Aguas Calientes

Sweet young girl’s vintage huipil fom the San Antonio Aguas Calientes area of Guatemala. This small huipil measures 23″ across the shoulders, and 17 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped, and measures 4 1/2” on each of the four sides, with an addition 1″ slit in both the front and back seam to allow more headroom.

This intricately woven huipil has the traditional rows of zigzag mountains and triangular patterns of the rivers. The bird and flower design at the shoulders as well as the center panel on both sides are done in the very fine and detailed San Antonio weaving style where the pattern is identical both inside and out. The weaving is incredibly fine, causing this vintage huipil to be wonderfully soft to the touch. This little girl’s huipil was more than likely handed down to all the young girls in a family.

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

This huipil is in good used condition. Due to the age of this huipil, it shows some minor signs of wear such as color variations due to fading, a few loose theads, and a few tiny holes in the lower red section caused when the the seam to narrow the shoulders was removed.

$28.00

Chichicastenango

$58.00

Chichicastenango

$80.00

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joyabaj

Large and beautiful woven corte, or mayan skirt, accented ikat design with beautiful colors, from the town of Joyabaj. 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 fairly large corte measures 30″ wide and 59 1/2″ 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 30″ by 119″ laid out flat.

This corte is beautiful with its accented ikat design that is accented with colors of purple, green, yellow, and orange with many other colored accent stripes including a very faint silver metallic thread. This heavy fabric is slightly worn which gives it a softer 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 very good used condition, with very little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads.

$35.00

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 4” on each end. It also measures 1 1/8” wide. The stitched rose design runs approximately 37 1/2” 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 roses among leaves. The colors are beautiful reds and greens.

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

$20.00

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 faja is woven in a deep navy blue color and is decorated with a free-hand machine embroidered design. The design is the classic diamond and sun shapes that is traditional in Santa Maria de Jesús. The colors are beautiful reds, pinks, and greens.

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

$15.00

Tactic

This is a wonderful antique huipil from the area of Tactic. This vintage huipil measures 29” 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.

This huipil is a classic style for Tactic and is beautiful with its aqua colors and hand weaving that features angles and zigzags. The colors are shades of greens and purples. The background fabric is heavy woven black cotton. The collar and sleeves are accented with deep blue crochet trim.

This huipil is in good used condition for its age, with a few minor signs of wear.

$30.00

Aguacatan

Exquisite satin design from the region of Aguacatan. This beautiful huipil is highly influenced by the Mexican style of huipil with a white background and lots of orange and red colors.  This huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges. The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter. The sides have been stitched closed to create armholes.

This white satin huipil is elegant with its hand-embroidered design around the collar and sleeves in brilliant colors of red, yellow, and orange accented with appliqué and machine stitching throughout the bodice and finished with a delicate lace trim around the bottom edge.

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

$85.00

Patzún

This flower-filled huipil is from the area of Patzún. This lovely huipil measures 30″ 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 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 collar is trimmed in black crochet. 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).

$36.00

San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Smaller vintage huipil. This huipil is from the town of San Pedro Sacatepéquez. This older huipil measures 30” across the shoulders, and 16″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is square and measures 4 1/2” along each of the four sides, with an additional 2 1/2” slit in the collar down the front to allow more headroom.

This classic huipil is simple and elegant with its weaving of traditional zigzags of mountains and rivers that are representative of the area. The colors are an array of deep pinks, purples, and reds with accents of yellow, blue, and green. The collar and sleeves are trimmed with black velvet trim.

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

$50.00

Santiago Atitlán

Very large lovely hand embroidered huipil, beautifully accented with life-like flowers! It is from the town of Santiago Atitlán on the shores of Lake Atitlán. This elegant huipil measures 32 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 28″ 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 life-like flowers with branches and leaves surrounding the collar in stunning shades of reds and pinks. The woven cotton background is white with stripes of purple both vertical and horizontal. In each square created by the woven lines there are birds woven into the fabric, filling each square. 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.

$60.00