Detailed faja (belt) from San Antonio Aguas Calientes. Fajas are used as the belt to hold up the corte (skirt) in the mayan traje or outfit. This unique faja measures 87″ long, not including the additional 5″ of tassel/trim on each end. It also measures approximately 2 1/2” wide.
The stunning artwork shows birds and parrots amongst various flowers and fruits throughout the design on a jewel blue trimmed black background. The weaving is done in the very fine and detailed San Antonio style where the pattern is identical on both sides, “doble cara”. The design runs 34″ of the length of the faja.
Stunning white on white design vintage huipil from the Nahualá region of Guatemala. This elegant huipil measures 31″ across the shoulders, 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded), and the collar is an opening between the panels in the front and measures 10″ in length. The sides have had the stitching removed, so this huipil opens completely. The sides can easily be stitched closed to create arm holes for wearing.
This huipil is a delicate white woven design with accents in peach, blue, green and orange. It is very difficult to photograph this huipil to show the delicate white on white weaving. One lienzo (one side front and back) is woven with a primarily soft gold thread and the other side is woven with a primarily soft pink thread. This huipil is lightweight, woven on a white cotton background. On one side at the lower edge is an open part of the weaving, resulting in a tassel style look.
This huipil is in very good used condition with perhaps a few loose threads.
Very lovely hand woven huipil, accented with geomorphic corn plants, zigzag rivers and mayan stars! It is from San Pedro Sacatepéquez. This large and elegant huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, and 26 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 5 1/2″ on each of the four sides.
This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout the blouse. It includes the classic diamonds and triangles representing the mountains, rain, and rivers. Along the shoulders and across the chest there are rows of corn plants and mayan stars that are woven into the design. The huipil has a rainbow of colors including the predominant blues and purples. The woven background is basic white cotton. This is a classic example of the incredibly beautiful huipiles of the San Pedro Sacatepéquez region.
This huipil is in very good used condition, with some minor signs of wear. There are slight creases from the shoulders down the front and back where it was stitched to narrow the width of the huipil. The caps of the sleeves have been tailored and stitched approximately 4″ in on each side to make them a little less ‘square’. The fabric has been trimmed below the stitching.
Very elegant and very long cinta from the town of Aguacatán. Women wear this style of cinta in their hair as part of their outfit. This colorful cinta measures 108″ in length (not including tassels) and 4″ in width. The tassels at each end measure 5″ each.
This cinta is finely hand woven with geomorphic mayan shapes that represent the colorful daily life running the full length of the cinta. The threads are a mix of cotton, acrylic, blended and metallic accents. The metallic thread is used sparingly in the lines dividing the sections from the tassels up to the top of the section with the ducks on each side. This unique cinta is woven in a predominantly blue color scheme as compared to the more commonly seen red color schemes. This cinta is older, as this color scheme and style is not found much anymore.
This cinta is in excellent used condition with very little wear.
Striking huipil from San Juan la Laguna. The collar is accented with the classic ‘sun’ design circling the neck opening that is most often seen in huipiles from Chichicastenango. This two lienzo huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, and 17 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures approximately 5 1/2″ in diameter. The background fabric is a super soft red woven cotton.
The accent around the collar is also red with a light cream color. This is also the same color scheme used down the center on both sides to join the panels. The background fabric is woven super fine and is buttery soft to the touch.
This is a very lovely huipil from San Juan la Laguna. It is in excellent condition with very little sign of wear.
Stunning white on white design huipil from the Nahualá region of Guatemala. This elegant three panel huipil measures 31″ across the shoulders, 21″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded), and the collar is round and measures 6″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed, so this huipil opens completely. The sides can easily be stitched closed to create arm holes for wearing.
This huipil is a delicate white woven design with colorful accents in red, blue, green and yellow. The lions at the shoulders and on the bodice are woven is a silver thread, creating a lovely shadow effect. It is very difficult to photograph this huipil to show the delicate white on white weaving. This huipil is light/medium weight, woven on a white cotton background. The collar is trimmed in the ‘radiating sun’ style of the huipiles of the region, particularly those of Chichicastenango. .On the lower edge are loose threads, creating an slightly unraveled effect.
*A technique unique to the region of Nahualá is to intentionally let the color of the threads run onto the base fabric. It is said that this dates back to the use of expensive silk threads on the huipiles, which would lose some of the color and run, causing this stunning effect. This is a very striking piece extremely representative of this region. This particular huipil has a minor amount of this ‘bleed’ effect surrounding the lions, perhaps from the silver thread or the blue accent thread. It is very faint, but still slightly visible.
This huipil is used and in excellent used condition with perhaps a few loose threads.
Like new crisp blue huipil from San Antonio Palopó in the Lake Atitlán area. This striking huipil has clean lines and colors that reflect the turquoise colored waters of the lake. This huipil measures 28 1/2″ across the shoulders, 21″ from the shoulders to the bottom hem, and the collar is diamond shaped and measures approximately 6″ on each of the four sides.
Huipils from San Antonio Palopó are woven on a foot loom by men, and then decorated with accents by women. This huipil has a machine embroidered decoration around the collar, the sleeves, and across the bodice.
This huipil is in excellent condition and has very little sign of wear.
Exquisite purple huipil made in the town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes. This area is known for its incredibly detailed weaving that is frequently copied in other nearby towns. This beautiful huipil measures 29″ across the shoulders, and 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is scalloped shaped, and measures approximately 6” in diameter.
This spectacular huipil has the traditional rows of zigzag mountains, triangular patterns of the rivers, and many mayan stars. The intricate flower design at the shoulders is done in the very fine and detailed San Antonio weaving style, ‘doble cara’, where the pattern is identical both inside and out. The weaving is incredibly fine, causing this huipil to be wonderfully soft to the touch. This is a perfect example of the classic San Antonio Aguas Calientes design in an eye-catching purple color.
The sides of this huipil have been opened fully, but can easily be restitched to create arm holes for wearing. The lower purple panel on one side has a woven pattern of white accents on one half.
This huipil is in excellent used condition and is quite stunning for its color scheme and weaving.
Very striking huipil in like new condition! This fairly large huipil is from the town of San Juan Sacatepéquez. This lovely huipil measures 34 1/2” across the shoulders, and 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and each side measures 4½”.
This huipil is beautiful with its deep colors of purple, royal blue, and gold/yellow that features the traditional animal motifs found in the huipiles of San Juan Sacatepéquez, including the feathered serpent. The colors of the figures are yellow, royal blue, and green. The collar and sleeve openings are trimmed in black crochet.
This huipil is in very good used condition, with very little sign of wear.
Beautiful delantal/apron with flower-trimmed design. Original mayan delantal made from the same fabric used for mayan cortes (skirts). This delantal is adorned with extensive flower applique that runs around the edges of this apron. This delantal measures 49 1/2″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), and 26 1/2″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has two pockets, one on each side. These aprons are a must have for the women of Guatemala. It is very rare to pass through the market and see women that are not wearing an apron, and many times they are this beautiful style.
This delantal is in fair used condition, with some sign of wear. There are a few loose threads and thinning of the fabric in a few tiny spots. It would look great as a decoration in the kitchen, or as a beautiful, useful apron.
Very lovely! Woven corte, or mayan skirt, black with white stripes and silver thread! It is from the town of Coban. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).
This wonderful and striking corte measures 42″ wide and 79″ long (doubled). Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the sides as shown in the picture of the corte hanging. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 42″ by 158″ laid out flat. There is an extra matching piece of fabric added at the bottom of the corte (on the width to make it 42″wide) to make it longer for taller women.
This corte is beautiful with its simple design that is common for the Coban region. The photos do not show how beautiful this corte is. Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc.
This corte is in great used condition, and very soft, with very little sign of wear.
Woven corte, or mayan skirt, ikat design with loads of color! The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).
This colorful small corte measures 33″ wide and 74″ long (laid flat). Cortes are generally sewn together to make a tube, but this one is not. It is a full flat piece of fabric.
This corte is beautiful with its colorful design with stripes of green, purple, yellow, blue, yellow, and more. One half of the corte has beautiful machine embroidered decorations of baskets filled with flowers and small birds circling the basket.
This corte is in very good used condition, and is very soft, with a few signs of wear.
This flower-filled child’s huipil is from the area of Patzún. This lovely huipil measures 21″ across the shoulders (16″ wide across the mid/lower section), and 17 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is square and measures 5 1/2″ x 5″ in diameter.
This huipil is a lovely green color and has machine embroidered flower and bird decoration throughout the upper bodice and on the sleeve caps. The collar and is trimmed in with a simple machine stitching. The background fabric is super soft woven cotton.
This huipil is in good used condition with a few minor signs of wear. There is some minor wear around the collar and a few loose threads.
Woven corte, or mayan skirt, green and blue with white stipes! The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).
This simple corte measures 32″ wide and 61″ long (laid flat). Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the long sides as shown in the picture of the corte hanging. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 32″ by 122″ laid out flat..
This corte is beautiful with its blue and green colors. Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc.
This corte is in good used condition. It is very soft, with few signs of wear.
Very stunning lavender-blue hand embroidered huipil, full of mayan figures!! It is from the town of Santiago Atitlán on the shores of Lake Atitlán. This elegant huipil measures 30″ across the shoulders, and 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 7″ in diameter.
This huipil is absolutely beautiful with elaborate hand embroidery that features rows of mayan figures using a variety of colors inspired by the nearby lake waters. The woven striped cotton background is light purple-blue with stripes of dark purple. Just amazing! This is a wonderful example of the incredibly beautiful huipiles of the Santiago Atitlán region.
This huipil is in great used condition, with minimal sign of wear, perhaps a few loose threads.
Very lovely! Very large woven corte, or mayan skirt, modern design with bright blue color with silver accents. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).
This georgeous corte measures 40″ wide and 74″ long (doubled). Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the long sides as shown in the picture of the corte hanging. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 40″ by 148″ laid out flat. This corte is beautiful with its light blue color that is accented with delicate silver thread. It has a crisp feel to the fabric.
Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc.
This corte is in excellent used condition, with very little sign of wear.
Very lovely deep black huipil from the Tactic region of Guatemala.
This elegant huipil measures 27″ wide across the shoulders, 23” from the shoulders to the bottom hem, and the collar is scalloped shaped and measures approximately 7 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.
The huipil is woven on a medium weight dark black cotton background with various colors of mayan stars and diamonds woven throughout the body. (Due to the dark color, it is hard to have a photo that shows the beautiful color of this huipil).
This huipil is in very good used condition, with few signs of wear, perhaps a few loose threads.
Woven corte, or mayan skirt, teal and blue with black and white ikat design! The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).
This simple corte measures 32″ wide and 59″ long (laid flat). Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the long sides as shown in the picture of the corte hanging. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 33″ by 118″ laid out flat..
This corte is beautiful with its soft grey ikat design that is accented with stripes of teal and blue. Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc.
This corte is in good used condition. It is very soft, with a few signs of wear including a very small hole/worn area where the color of the threads underneath show.
Beautiful delantal/apron with flower-trimmed design. Original mayan delantal made from the same fabric used for mayan cortes (skirts). This delantal is adorned with extensive flower applique that runs around the edges of this apron with small silver and gold accent. This delantal measures 51 1/2″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), and 30 1/2″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has two pockets, one on each side. These aprons are a must have for the women of Guatemala. It is very rare to pass through the market and see women that are not wearing an apron, and many times they are this beautiful style.
This delantal is in very good used condition, with little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads and thinning of the fabric in a few tiny spots. It would look great as a decoration in the kitchen, or as a beautiful, useful apron.
Very striking child’s huipil! This huipil is from the town of San Juan Sacatepéquez. This darling huipil measures 18” across the shoulders, and 18″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is circular and measures 4” in diameter.
This huipil is beautiful with its deep colors of purple, burgundy, and gold/yellow that features the traditional animal motifs found in the huipiles of San Juan Sacatepéquez, including the feathered serpent. The colors of the figures are yellow, royal blue, and green. The neckline and sleeves are accented with black crochet.
This huipil is in very good used condition, with very little sign of wear.
Elegant huipil made in the style of the San Antonio Aguas Calientes area of Guatemala. This huipil measures 27″ across the shoulders, and 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular, and measures 5 1/2” x 7″.
*This huipil was actually made in the neighboring town of Santa Maria de Jesús with the classic design of San Antonio Aguas Calientes; as can be seen in the varying rows for zigzag mountains and triangular rivers as well as mayan stars.The colors are a full spectrum of green, blue, orange, red, yellow and much more. The design is woven on a burgundy red woven cotton base.
This huipil is in good used condition. There is some slight wear in the form of a some loose threads and a very small repair on one of the shoulders.
Classic daily use huipil made in the town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes. This area is known for its incredibly detailed weaving that is frequently copied in other nearby towns. This beautiful huipil measures 35″ across the shoulders, and 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular shaped, and measures 5 1/2” x 6″.
This very lovely huipil has the traditional rows of zigzag rivers, mayan stars, and elegant hummingbirds adorning the chest. The dancing fish design at the shoulders and the hummingbirds on the chest are done in the very fine and detailed ‘doble cara’ San Antonio weaving style where the pattern can be seen both inside and out. The weaving is incredibly fine, causing this huipil to be wonderfully soft to the touch. The collar and shoulders are trimmed with a simple black crochet. This is a perfect example of the classic San Antonio Aguas Calientes design in wonderful condition.
The colors are a full spectrum of green, blue, orange, red, yellow and much more. The design is woven on a deep burgundy woven cotton base.
This huipil is in great used condition. There may be some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads.
Hand embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt! It is from the town of Nahualá. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).
This is a wonderful and elegant corte. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. The center hand stitched embroidery runs the full length of the corte (both sides). The background is deep navy cotton woven fabric. This corte is elegant with a simple ikat design throughout, joined by an equally simple hand stitched embroidery.
This corte measures 39″ wide and 47″ long (doubled). This corte has the opening at the long sides as shown in the picture of the corte hanging. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 39″ by 94″ laid out flat.
Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc.
This corte is in very good used condition. It has been well loved, with a few loose threads, and some fraying along the edges. It has become super soft with age.
Large embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt! It is from the town of Colotenango. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).
This is a wonderful and striking corte. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. The center embroidery runs the full length of the corte (both sides). The background is black cotton woven fabric. This corte is striking with designs that feature various colored mayan figures. The embroidered design is machine done free-hand, and are truly an art form. Just amazing!
This corte measures 45″ wide and 49″ long (doubled). This corte has the opening at the long sides as shown in the picture of the corte hanging. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 45″ by 98″ laid out flat.
Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc.
This corte is in good used condition. It has been well loved, with a few loose threads, and some fraying along the edges. It has become super soft with age.
Vintage daily use huipil made in the town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes. This area is known for its incredibly detailed weaving that is frequently copied in other nearby towns. This lovely older huipil measures 31″ across the shoulders, and 22″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped, and measures 5 1/2” on each of the four sides.
This vintage huipil has the traditional rows of zigzag rivers, mayan stars, and darling flowers adorning the chest. The flower design at the shoulders and across the center of the chest are done in the very fine and detailed San Antonio weaving style where the pattern can be seen both inside and out, and is identical. The weaving is incredibly fine, causing this huipil to be wonderfully soft to the touch. This is a perfect example of the classic San Antonio Aguas Calientes design. This particular huipil has a zipper located vertically along the center seam on each side. On one side it has been sew closed and is almost invisible. On the other side, it has been left functional (photo) but it also is not easily seen.
The colors are a full spectrum of green, blue, orange, red, yellow and much more. The design is woven on a deep burgundy woven cotton base.
This vintage huipil is in good used condition. There is slight wear as well as some loose threads. Along the delicate weaving at the shoulders there is a few tiny ‘open’ areas between the different patterns. This is not a flaw, but is characteristic of the fine weaving of the area.
Very unique huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery! It is from the Quetzaltenango region of Guatemala (Frequently referred to as Xela).
This gold colored huipil is accented with all embroidery that features flowers around the neck and down the front and back on a woven background. The detailed embroidery on the collar is flowers of copper and yellow with matching patterns on front and back. The woven background is full of traditional mayan figures in yellow/gold, with copper and green accents. Where the panels join in this three panel huipil, there is a colorful ‘randa’ of beautiful flowers running down from the shoulders on both sides. The sides of this square huipil have been taken in to create more of a tailored blouse effect.
This huipil is in very good used condition, with little sign of wear, perhaps a few loose threads and faint discoloration of the lower, white cotton section.
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.
Beautiful faja (belt) from the Tactic region. Fajas are used as the belt to hold up the corte (skirt) in the mayan traje or outfit. This unique faja measures 85 1/2″ long, not including the fringe. The woven design runs approximately 38 1/2” of the total length.
This faja is woven in a lovely purple color and is decorated with a woven design of geomorphic deer in various shades of purple.
This faja is in excellent condition with little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads.
Vintage daily use huipil from the Quetzaltenango region in Guatemala. This huipil measures 31 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 27″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6 1/2” in diameter.
The colors are a sea of purple, black, green and white. The sides are closed, creating sleeve holes. The lower section is a faded denim colored blue.
This huipil is in fair used condition. There is some wear in the form of a few loose threads and a couple of worn areas around the neckline. There is general discoloration throughout the huipil due to age. The bodice has creases in the fabric where the huipil was gathered and sewn to make it smaller.
Very unique hand woven huipil with hand embroidery and crochet flower accents! It is from the town of Santiago Atitlán on the shores of Lake Atitlán.
This huipil is very nice with extensive hand embroidery and crochet that feature flowers on the front and back as well as along the shoulders. The collar and randa are hand embroidered with the same heavy thread used on the flower designs. The woven striped cotton blend background is pale blue/purple with stripes of dark blue/purple in an unique open weave style.
This huipil is in fair used condition, with visible signs of wear in the bottom part. The sides on the lower section have been cut open to allow expansion over the hips. This part is well below the bodice design and could be easily repaired or hemmed to hide the rough edges.
Bright 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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