Ixchel Textiles – Tejidos Ixchel

Zunil

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. The tassels at each end measure 15″ each.

This cinta is finely hand woven with mayan designs that represent the colorful daily life. It is full of colors which are predominantly deep reds, purples, and greens with accents of blue and white.

This cinta is in good used condition with a small faint stain on the red solid section and slight fading of the colored tassels.

$75.00

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 88″ long, not including the fringe which measures and additional 5” on each end. It also measures 1 1/2” wide. The stitched bird design runs approximately 34” of the total length.

This faja is woven in white with a tiny purple line that runs each side. It is decorated with a free-hand machine embroidered design. The design is squares that contain a different bird in each in beautiful pastel colors.

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

$25.00

Nebaj

Elegant black huipil from the village of Nebaj. This striking huipil measures 28″ across the shoulders, and 19″ 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 features extensive and elaborate weaving of geomorphic figures that are representative for the area of Nebaj. The colors are a variety of pinks, burgundys, yellows, greens and more. The collar has been trimmed with a deep burgundy fabric and accented with trim of green, purple, and white.

This huipil is in excellent used condition with no visible stains or signs of wear. True collectors piece.

$82.00

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 wedding cinta from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. The bride would wear this cinta in her hair on her wedding day as part of her outfit. This colorful cinta measures 75″ in length. The tassels at each end measure 20″ each.

This cinta is hand woven with mayan designs that represent the union of marriage. It is full of colors which are predominantly deep blues, purples, and turquoises with accents of black and white.

This cinta is in very good used condition with a small faint stain on the white cording in one part of the tassel section.

$68.00

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

Corte

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 35″ wide and 56″ 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, pink, red, orange, blue, yellow, and more.

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

$25.00

Corte

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

This simple corte measures 33″ wide and 49″ 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 soft grey ikat design that is accented with stripes of pink and green. It has an accent row of flowers in yellow, pink and green with grapes in the middle that runs the length of the corte. These flowers a hand guided, machine embroidered.

This corte is in good used condition, and soft, with a few signs of wear including a very small hole and some minor wear on the embroidered flowers.

$18.00

Corte

Very nice woven corte, or mayan skirt. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt). This smaller corte measures 37″ wide and 44″ 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 indigo navy color with white stripes. It is accented with hand guided, machine embroidered flowers that run the length of the corte as well as across. This heavy weight fabric is gently 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 good used condition, with a few signs of wear. There are a couple of small stains, and the embroidered flowers show a bit of wear.

$18.00

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

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very classic huipil in great condition. This huipil is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This lovely huipil measures 29 ” 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″ in length.

This huipil is in the classic Santa Maria style and is beautiful with its deep colors and hand weaving that features the traditional diamond patterns found in the huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús. The colors are deep reds and greens, with accents in black and pink. The background fabric is a deep burgundy woven cotton.

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

$40.00

Corte

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

This smaller corte measures 32″ wide and 57″ 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 soft grey ikat design that is accented with stripes of purple and green. This medium weight fabric is gently worn which gives it a soft feel.

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

This corte is in good used condition, with very few signs of wear. There is a very tiny (1/2″) hole and some slight fading of the color in one area..

$12.00

San Mateo Ixtatán

VERY HARD TO FIND in rare green color! Beautiful vintage huipil from San Mateo Ixtatán in the northern region of Huehuetenango in Guatemala. These are becoming very, very difficult to find! Very large lovely hand woven huipil, accented with circles and sunbursts throughout. This amazing huipil measures 26″ 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 very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout the blouse. It includes the classic sunbursts in reds, greens, and yellows with accents of blues and oranges. 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 double-layer white cotton muslin. 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, but it blends with the normal variation in the natural colored fabric.

$175.00

Todos Santos

Lovely child’s huipil from the town of Todos Santos. This huipil measures 22″ across the shoulders and 19 1/2″ from the shoulders to the bottom edge. The neck opening is sqaure and measures 2″ by 3″ with an additional 3″ slit openening on each side of the neck.

This sweet huipil is in very good condition with some slight wear on the blue lace section around the collar.

$25.00

San Mateo Ixtatán

Very rare, vintage tzute from the remote village of San Mateo Ixtatán. These are very difficult to come by. This beautiful tzute measures 35″ by 53″ and is fully finished.

This vintage tzute is in very good condition for its age. It shows some dingy/dirty sections along the edges in the white muslin fabric that is the base of this beautiful textile.

$190.00

San Antonio Palopó

Like new 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 27″ across the shoulders, 37 1/2″ from the shoulders to the bottom hem, and the collars is square and measures approximately 5 1/2″ by 5″.

This huipil is in excellent condition and has no sign of wear.

$28.00

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″ 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 ikat design that is accented with colors of blue, purple, yellow, and green on a navy blue and white ikat design. This heavy fabric is very 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 designs of jars, baskets, and mayan stars in a variety of colors. Where the corte used to be joined to create the tube skirt is another randa that has been cut to open up the skirt.

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.

$40.00

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

San Mateo Ixtatán (Ceremonial)

Absolutely huge and stunning museum piece from San Mateo Ixtatán! This beautiful and rare ceremonial huipil measures 44″ across the shoulders, and 29″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter.

This huge huipil is breathtaking with its elaborate fully hand-embroidered design in brilliant colors of red, yellow, purple, fuchsia, and blue sewn on a simple muslin background. Two huipiles were made and sewn back to back to create this very large and very heavy reversible huipil. The design has the round ‘suns’ radiating from the collar and are accented with elegant black cats. The lower edge of the huipil is full of fuchsia flowers, butterflies, cats, and quetzals. This huipil weighs approximately 4 pound 12 ounces. True ceremonial huipiles from San Mateo Ixtatán are very difficult to come by. This huipil bears the initials ‘SI’ on the lower section on one side.

This huipil is in excellent used condition, the only flaw being a very small spot on the lower white section on one side.

$375.00

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 Juan Sacatepéquez

Very striking huipil in like new condition! This huipil is from the town of San Juan Sacatepéquez. This lovely huipil measures 26 1/2” across the shoulders, and 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular and measures 4½” by 5”.

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.

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

$55.00

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

San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Very lovely large hand woven huipil, accented with traditional mayan figures! It is from San Pedro Sacatepéquez. This large and elegant huipil measures 39″ across the shoulders, and 27″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5 1/2″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout the blouse. It includes the classic diamonds, mayan suns, 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 San Pedro Sacatepéquez region.

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

$85.00

Chajul

Beautiful classic huipil from Chajul. This huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, 21″ from the neckline to the bottom edges. The neck opening is square and measures 5″ along each of the four sides. The sides have been stitched closed to create armholes.

This huipil is lovely with traditional geomorphic figures including the double headed eagle and a row of ducks woven on a black woven background. The design is a mix of yellow, turquoise, white, green, purple, and grey colors. The design is classic for the town of Chajul with figures of birds and other creatures. The shoulders are decorated in a rainbow of colors. The background fabric is medium to heavy weight woven cotton.

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

$40.00

Patzún

Super elegant ‘mayan calendar’ design huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery! It is from Patzún in the Chimaltenango region of Guatemala. This lovely huipil measures 37″ across the shoulders, and 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter.

This huipil is exquisite with a hand embroidered design radiating from the collar and accenting the caps of the sleeves. The sleeves also have black crochet trim. The style is that of the mayan calendar, with blocks of figures circling the neck opening. It is more similar to the vintage ceremonial style huipiles instead of the more modern ones of all flowers.

The background fabric is an incredibly soft burgundy/red with bands of green, blue, yellow, and pink as stripes. This huipil is wonderful to the touch and pleasing to the eye!

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

$80.00

San Juan Sacatepéquez

Very striking huipil in like new condition! This huipil is from the town of San Juan Sacatepéquez. This lovely huipil measures 34” across the shoulders, and 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular and measures 5½” by 7”.

This huipil is beautiful with its deep colors of purple and yellow that features the traditional animal motifs found in the huipiles of San Juan Sacatepéquez. The colors are deep yellow-gold, purple, and red stripes with accents of burgundy, purple, green and turquoise. The neckline is accented with black velvet trim, and the sleeves with black crochet trim.

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

$55.00

San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Very lovely hand woven huipil, accented with beautiful flowers and fish! It is from San Pedro Sacatepéquez. This large and elegant huipil measures 35 1/2″ 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. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout the blouse. It includes the classic diamonds and triangles representing the mountains, rain, and rivers. The shoulders have rows of fish that are woven so that the design is the same on both the outside and the inside. The huipil has a rainbow of colors including the predominant pinks and purples. The collar has an appliqué of a ring of hand embroidered flowers in various colors. The sleeve caps are trimmed in soft royal blue velvet. The woven background is basic white cotton. This is a classic example of the incredibly beautiful huipiles of the San Pedro Sacatepéquez region.

This huipil is in great used condition, with minimal sign of wear. There is a small amount of thread wear around the collar and and on the flower appliqué. This is a striking vintage textile.

$80.00

Mixco

Very lovely hand woven huipil with quetzals across the shoulders! It is from Mixco, Guatemala. This elegant larger huipil measures 37″ across the shoulders, and 26″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular and measures 5” each on the shorter sides and 5 ½” on the longer sides. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven diamond pattern throughout. It includes rows of quetazles across the shoulders, woven so that the design appears on both the outside and inside. It has a rainbow of colors including the predominant deep green. The collar is trimmed with deep jewel blue thread. The woven background is basic white cotton.

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

$75.00

Chajul

Beautiful classic young girl’s huipil from Chajul. This huipil measures 27″ across the shoulders, 19″ from the neckline to the bottom edges. The neck opening is round and measures 5″ in diameter. The sides have been stitched closed to create armholes.

This huipil is lovely with traditional diamond shaped geomorphic figures woven on a soft slate-gray background. The design is a mix of gold, turquoise, white, purple, and blue colors. The design is classic for the town of Chajul with figures of birds and other creatures. The background fabric is satiny gray.

This huipil is in good used condition, with a few signs of wear. Perhaps some loose threads. The lower edge on one side has an area where the weaving has loosened.

$30.00

Comalapa Ceremonial huipil circa 1960’s, made with ixcaco and silk. This is a museum quality piece in perfect condition.

$305.00

Santiago Atitlán

Very large lovely hand embroidered huipil, beautifully accented with flowers and peacocks! It is from the town of Santiago Atitlán on the shores of Lake Atitlán. This elegant huipil measures 27 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 26″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 4 1/4″ by 4 1/4″ with an additional slit of 1 1/2″ on one side of the neck. 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 hand embroidery that features flowers and leaves surrounding the collar in shades of purples and olive greens. The woven cotton background is white with navy blue/black vertical stripes and purple/black woven horizontal stripes. In each square created by the woven lines there are embroidered peacocks of a variety of colors filling each square. Just amazing! This is a wonderful example of the incredibly beautiful huipiles of the Santiago Atitlán region.

A small sewn representation of the owner’s nuhual can be seen on the front inside of the huipil near the bottom. Among the Maya, each person has his or her own nahual who watches over and protects him. The nahual can sometimes be found sewn into the lower part of a huipil so that it can always be kept close.

This huipil is in great used condition, with minimal sign of wear. There are various small stains on the white background fabric. They do not detract from the beauty of this textile.

$55.00

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