Ixchel Textiles – Tejidos Ixchel

Nahualá

Stunning purple design huipil from the Nahualá region of Guatemala. This elegant huipil measures 32 2/1″ across the shoulders, 27″ – 31″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded), and the collar is an opening between the panels in both front and back and measures 11 1/2″ in length. The sides have been stitched, creating arm holes for wearing.

 This huipil is a rich purple woven design with accents in black, blue, green, pink and red. There is a faint purple hue to the background design. The design is mostly cotton/acrylic threads. There is some bleed of the purple color onto the white background fabric, which is a desirable trait in the huipiles of this region. The technique 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. The pattern primarily geomorphic designs with turkeys across the shoulders and mayan stars across the chest. On one side at the lower edge is a ‘running stock’ effect of weaving where the extra thread is woven back into the textile. This is common with huipiles from this region. This huipil is light/medium weight, woven on a white cotton background. This is a very striking piece extremely representative of this region.

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This huipil is used and in very good used condition with perhaps a few loose threads. There are no major stains. This is a stunning textile, perfect for wear or for display!

$68.00

Nahualá

Stunning and huge white huipil from the Nahualá region of Guatemala. This elegant two panel huipil measures 37 ″ across the shoulders, 32″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded), and the collar is is an opening between the panels in the front and measures 8″ in length, with an addition 2″ slit on each side across the shoulders. 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 striking with its elaborately detailed woven design in predominantly red metallic thread with primary color accents throughout. The bodice is decorated with geomorphic figures including turkeys, birds, snakes and others. This huipil is light/medium weight, woven on a white cotton background. This is a very striking piece extremely representative of this region.

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This huipil is used and in very good used condition with perhaps a few loose threads. There are a couple of small stains in the lower white section. There are two slightly larger stains in one area along a side just below the design. These can be seen in the addition photos This would be a stunning garment for wearing or display!

$64.00

Concepción Chiquirichapa

Very unique and hard to find huipil in excellent condition! This huipil is from the area of Concepción Chiquirichapa. This is a very unique huipil full of color.  This huipil measures 34” across the shoulders, and 25″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5 3/4” in diameter with an additional 2″ slit that closes with fabric ties. The sides are not stitched closed, so this huipil can be opened fully for display or easily stitched closed for wear.

This huipil is beautiful with its rainbow of colors on a deep red cotton background. The design features the traditional animal motifs found in the huipiles of this region, including large, elegant birds interspersed in the milpa (corn field) with many other smaller figures, creating a spectacular design. There is so much stunning detail! There is much use of pure cotton thread in this huipil. The background is medium to heavy weight cotton. The collar is trimmed in like new black velvet with a lovely hand-embroidered collar ring. On one side of the huipil, where the two panels join, there is an elegant randa stitching the two sections together.

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This huipil is in excellent used condition, with very little sign of wear. There are perhaps a couple of loose threads. This is a beautiful and unique piece of art that will not disappoint!

$105.00

Santa Maria de Jesús

Unique huipil from Santa Maria de Jesús. This striking and different huipil measures 29” across the shoulders, and 26” from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is more or less round (scallop shaped) and measures 6 3/4” in diameter. The sides are stitched to create armholes.

This striking huipil is lovely in its predominately magenta-red and green design woven with arti-seda and cotton thread giving it an wonderful feel. The bodice is filled completely with a lovely bird design and accented with the more common (from Santa Maria de Jesús) diamonds across the shoulders. This elegant piece has accent colors of purple and green. The collar and sleeves are trimmed with an elegant aqua green velvet. The design is woven on a medium to heavy black cotton background. This is a unique variation on the classic huipil design from Santa Maria de Jesús.

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This huipil is in excellent used condition, and there is very few signs of wear, perhaps a couple of loose threads. The neckline and sleeves show no wear at all. This would be a wonderful piece to wear or to display!

$51.00

San Raimundo

Very unique and hard to find vintage huipil in excellent condition! This huipil is from the area of San Raimundo. This is a very unique vintage style huipil full of color.  This lovely huipil measures 34” across the shoulders, and 24 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular and measures 4 1/2” x 5 3/4″. The sides are not stitched closed, so this huipil can be opened fully for display or easily stitched closed for wear.

This huipil is beautiful with its deep rainbow of colors on a deep burgundy red cotton background. Generally, huipiles of this area are woven on a multicolor background with much use of yellows. This vintage hupil is unique due to its restricted color palate. The design features the traditional animal motifs found in the huipiles of this region, including birds, cats and deer throughout the bodice. The figures are much more noticeable than the tradition style huipiles of the area due to the solid color background. There is much use of wool thread in this huipil. The background is medium to heavy weight cotton. The collar is trimmed in black velvet with a gold cord accent.

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This huipil is in excellent used condition, with very little sign of wear. There are perhaps a few loose threads. There are faint creases in the fabric where the huipil was gathered and sewn to make it smaller, but has since been opened to its full size. These are easily ironed out. Beautiful and unique vintage work of art!

$75.00

Nahualá

Darling young boys’ camisa shirt from the Nahualá region of Guatemala. This deep red camisa measures 19 1/2″ across the shoulders from tip to tip, not including the 11″ length of each sleeve. The length from shoulder to bottom edge is 23 1/2″. The head opening is a generous hemmed slit down the front with a decorative collar. This camisa has been constructed to allow expansion in both the bodice and the length and width of the sleeves with some basic stitching. It appears to be able to be expanded approximately 6″ across the chest and 3″ on each of the sleeve lengths and 1 1/2″ on the diameter of each sleeve.

This camisa is woven in a soft red cotton blend and trimmed with classic geomorphic diamond patterns that are traditional in the area of Nahualá. The accent patterns are mainly yellow with pink, green, purple, and a variety of other colors woven in predominantly acrylic threads. The background fabric is deep red with stripes of white, green, yellow, blue, and orange.

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This camisa is in excellent condition; almost like new. There is slight fuzzing of the threads on the collar area, more than likely due to storage. A great chance to have a wonderful boys’ camisa. Perfect for display or wear!

$45.00

Coban

Beautiful, smaller, light-weight eyelet style blouse from the region of Coban. This huipil would be perfect for a young girl to wear! This huipil measures 27″ across the shoulders, 20″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6 1/2″ in diameter. The sides have been stitched to create armholes.

This delicate white huipil is fully hand embroidered around the collar on a commercial style light-weight background. The design around the collar and on the sleeves includes rows of beautiful tiny flowers in a variety of colors. The background fabric is soft white. The sleeves are trimmed with a black crochet accent.

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This huipil is in very good condition, with a few minor signs of wear. There are a few very tiny spots on the bodice. The photo is a bit darker than the actual huipil to emphasize the eyelet design of the background fabric, but it is a wonderful bright white. This is a darling huipil, perfect for a young girl or for display!

$28.00

Chajul

Beautiful classic huipil from Chajul in deep burgundy! This super lovely huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges. The neck opening is more or less square and measures 5 1/2″ on each of the four sides. The sides have been stitched closed to create armholes.

This super soft, classic huipil is lovely with traditional geomorphic animal figures woven on a burgundy woven background. The design is a mix of gold, turquoise,  white, purple, and a mix of other colors. The design is classic for the town of Chajul with figures of owls across the bodice on both sides. The shoulders  and sleeves are accented with a coordinating geomorphic design. The threads in the designs are mostly lustrina. The background fabric is medium weight, super soft woven cotton in a rich burgundy color. The photograph shows the color brighter than it really is.

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This huipil is in excellent used condition, with no visible signs of wear. A spectacular piece of art that can either be worn or displayed!

$62.00

Santo Domingo Xenacój

This color-filled huipil is from the area of Santo Domingo Xenacój. This beautiful huipil measures 34 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 23″ – 24″ (front is a bit longer than back) from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter. The sides have been unstitched, allowing for display. They can be easily restitched to create armholes.

This huipil is the most beautiful deep burgundy colored background with the traditional animal and plant motif woven across the shoulders that is trademark of the Xenacój region. Part way down the front and back is a simple decorative stitch that joins the panels. The weaving is done in wonderful colors of pinks, greens, blues, and purples. The background fabric is super soft woven cotton with stripes in accent colors.

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This huipil is in excellent used condition with few signs of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads, and a slight amount of wear at the collar. A spectacular Xenacój huipil!

$64.00

Chajul

Beautiful classic huipil from Chajul in bright white! This super lovely huipil measures 35″ across the shoulders, 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges. The neck opening is round and measures 7″ in diameter. The sides have been stitched closed to create armholes.

This crisp, classic huipil is lovely with traditional geomorphic animal figures woven on a white woven cotton background. The design is a mix of gold, turquoise,  green, purple, and burgundy colors. The design is classic for the town of Chajul with figures of horses riding horses with birds on their backs. The shoulders accented with a similar design. The threads are a mix of acrylic and lustrina. The collar is accented with a radiating burgundy trim with delicate purple stitching. The background fabric is medium to heavy weight cotton with thin burgundy stripes.

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This huipil is in excellent used condition, with no visible signs of wear. The white background has no visible marks or stains. The photo does not show how lovely this huipil is! It was very hard to show the lovely white background without blowing out the white color.

$60.00

Patzicía

Sweet young girl’s huipil from the Patzicía area of Guatemala. This smaller huipil measures 27″ across the shoulders, and 16″ – 17″ (back shorter than front) from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped, and each side measures 4 1/4”. The seam in the center has been opened approximately 1″ in both the front and back in order to make the opening a bit larger. This can easily be restitched. The sides have been stitched closed to create armholes.

This huipil has the classic geomorphic shapes throughout the bodice that is the style of huipiles from Patzicía. The accents are in a rainbow of colors. They are woven on a super soft deep burgundy, striped cotton background fabric that is very popular in the Patzicía and Patzun areas. This super soft weaving is of a medium weight.

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This huipil is in very good used condition. There is very slight wear and a few loose threads. Nothing to detract from this piece of art. A very darling huipil for a young girl to wear or for display!

28.00

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San Juan Sacatepéquez

Very striking huipil! This fairly large huipil is from the town of San Juan Sacatepéquez. This lovely huipil measures 35” across the shoulders, and 22 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and each side measures 5”.

This huipil is beautiful with its deep colors of burgundy, 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.

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This huipil is in good used condition, with very little sign of wear, perhaps slight color variations.

$50.00

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 79″ in length. The tassels at each end measure 25″ each.

This cinta is hand woven with mayan designs that represent the union of marriage. It is full of colors  blues, purples, reds, and yellows with accents of black and white. The weaving is very fine and detailed with identical designs on both sides. The threads are of an acrylic blend and are full of color!

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This cinta is in very good used condition with a few small faint stains. A very unique and lovely piece!

$71.00

Santiago Sacatepéquez

Stunning and colorful huipil from Santiago Sacatepéquez, the town famous for the giant kites of All Saints Day. Traditional raised woven style with beautiful colorful design. Fantastic texture and color! This huipil measures 33 1/2″ across the shoulders, 24 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and each of the four sides measures 5″ in length. The sides have been unstitched, but can be easily restitched to create armholes.

This two panel huipil is striking with elaborate raised weaving that gives this huipil a ‘nubby’ texture. The pattern includes mayan figures and quetzal birds (national bird of Guatemala) in a striking array of colors. The neckline, where the two panels meet, is trimmed in black crochet. The sleeves are trimmed in the same black crochet. The background fabric is a red and white striped cotton.

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 This huipil is in great used condition, with very few flaws. Perhaps a few loose threads. A lovely huipil with lots of red color!

$63.00

Sololá

Striking blousa huipil from the department of Sololá. Traditional ikat style woven stripes throughout the bodice with accent weaving across the shoulders. Simple open collar. This blouse-style is common for the Sololá area with added sleeves and a longer hem. This huipil measures 22″ across the shoulders (not including the length of the sleeves), 36″ from the shoulders to the bottom hem, and the neck opening is a long slit in the front. The sleeves each measure 10″ in length.

This huipil is woven in the traditional style of Sololá with a rainbow of colors. There is a predominantly black and brown cotton background with a variety of colors throughout the bodice. There are also woven figures throughout the upper section accenting the blousa. The shoulders are decorated with beautifully colored mayan stars. There is some use of metallic threads in the accent designs on this huipil. The sleeve ends are unfinished, but have been folded in the photo to show how they are normally worn.

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This very elegant huipil is in great used condition. There is very slight wear, perhaps a few loose threads.

$62.00

Quetzaltenango

Very bright and beautiful huipil with detailed weaving! It is from the Quetzaltenango region of Guatemala (Frequently referred to as Xela). This unique huipil measures 31″ across the shoulders, and 24 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is scalloped shaped and measures approximately 8 1/2″ by 5 1/2″. The sides have been stitched to create arm holes.

This huipil is elaborately woven with intricate designs throughout the bodice. It has deer, butterflies, mayan figures, corn plants, feathered serpents and zig zag rivers all done in artiseda thread that shimmers. All of this is woven on a light blue, almost denim colored soft cotton background. The seams where the panels join are also sewn with the beautiful thread creating a decorative randa.

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This huipil is in excellent used condition, with perhaps a few loose threads and slight variations in the color of the lower section. It is a very beautiful textile with unique colors!

$49.00

San Juan Atitán

Super elegant and large huipil with beautiful weaving and design! It is from San Juan Atitán in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. This expansive huipil measures 38″ across the shoulders, and 31″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is square and measures 4″ by 5 1/2″. The sides have been sewn to create armholes.

This special occasion use huipil is striking with woven designs that feature radiant suns, Mayan stars and crosses throughout the shoulders and bodice on both sides, with large accent squares at the shoulders. The neck, shoulder, and chest area is woven with cotton and acrylic threads that have a multitude of colors including red, purple, turquoise, and blue. The background is striped cotton with red, purple and white stripes. The neckline and shoulders are trimmed with a hand embroidered accent in black.

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is in very excellent condition, with no sign of wear. There are a few loose threads from the weaving process, but this huipil appears new! This is a very glorious textile!

$117.00

Aguacatán

Exquisite satin design from the region of Aguacatán. 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 29″ across the shoulders, 21″ 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.

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This unique huipil is in very good used condition, with a few loose threads and the appliqué is loose in a few places. There is some minor wear at the sleeves and collar due to the delicate nature of the material used in the huipiles of Aguacatán.

$62.00

Chuarrancho

Very lovely hand woven huipil, accented with extensive embroidery! It is from the area of Chuarrancho. This elegant huipil measures 33 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 26 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is square and measures 6 1/2″ by 6 1/2″. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired for wear.

This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout. It includes the classic diamonds, mayan suns, corn plants, and triangles representing the mountains, rain, and rivers. There is a row of quetzales across the shoulders. The huipil has a rainbow of colors including the predominant blues and purples. The woven background is medium weight white cotton. The embroidered accent is machine done free-hand in the style of Santa Maria de Jesus. This embroidery has extensive use of lustrina thread with some silver accent thread. It makes for a spectacular addition to this already stunning huipil. It is a perfect example of the more modern fusion of regional styles. The neckline and sleeves are trimmed with a deep wine colored velveteen. The lower section on one side has accent weaving and the other side is plain.

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This huipil is in good used condition, with some slight sign of wear in the shoulder areas in the form of few loose threads. There is some slight discoloration of the lower white section, mostly due to age. The lower edge of the plain panel has a loose warp where the extra threads are woven back into the huipil, this is very common. Please note that due to the heavy use fine embroidery thread this huipil is heavy! It weighs more than 2 lbs!

$67.00

San Raimundo

Very unique and hard to find huipil in excellent condition! This huipil is from the area of San Raimundo. This is a very unique ceremonial style huipil in its purple and white only background.  This lovely huipil measures 30” across the shoulders, and 22 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is circular and measures 6” in diameter. The sides are not stitched closed, so this huipil can be opened fully for display or easily stitched closed for wear.

This huipil is beautiful with its deep colors of purple and red on an elegant purple and white cotton background. Generally, huipiles of this area are woven on a multicolor background with much use of yellows. This is one for special occasion use due to its restricted color palate. The design features the traditional animal motifs found in the huipiles of this region, including feathered serpents and deer throughout the bodice. The colors of the figures are purple and red. There is much use of high-end thread in this huipil, i.e. cotton and lustrina.

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is in excellent used condition, with very little sign of wear. There are perhaps a few loose threads.

$86.00