Coban

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.

$32.00

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 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.

$23.00

Corte

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.

$22.00

Corte

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.

$29.00

Corte

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.

$19.00

Nahualá

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.

$37.00

Colotenango

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.

$32.00

Zunil

UNIQUE!!  Large embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of mayan figures!! It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This is a wonderful and striking corte. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has had the stitching joining the sides of the tube removed. The center embroidery runs the full length of the corte. This corte is fairly thick and heavy.  The background is black cotton woven fabric. The embroidered roses are machine done free-hand, and are truly an art form. Just amazing!

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

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, with perhaps a few loose threads, but with little sign of wear

$60.00

SOLD

Zunil

Lovely! Large embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of mayan figures and flower baskets. It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This is a wonderful and striking corte. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has had the stitching removed, so that it is a full flat piece of fabric. This corte is fairly thick and heavy.

This corte is absolutely beautiful with designs that feature rows of brightly colored mayan figures alternating with rows of flower baskets cascading from the center. The colors are pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! There are vertical stripes in varying shades of pinks. The background is black cotton woven fabric. The randa, or area joining the fabric is accented with blue machine embroidered stitching.

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, with perhaps a few loose threads, but little sign of wear

$60.00

SOLD

Zuníl

Suns and Stars! Embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of suns and stars !! It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This wonderful and striking corte measures 96″ long and 34 1/2″ wide from side to side as shown in the photo. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has had the stitching joining the sides of the tube removed, and measures approximately 34 1/2″ by 96″ laid out flat. The center embroidery runs the full length of the 96″. This corte is fairly thick and heavy.  The background is black cotton woven fabric. The woven section contains mayan figures as well as small people throughout the design. The suns and stars are machine done free-hand, and are truly an art form. Just amazing!

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

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

$65.00

SOLD

Zunil

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

This elegant corte measures 44 1/2″ wide and 94″ long (laid flat). Cortes are generally sewn together to make a tube, but this one is not. It is a full flat piece of fabric.

This corte is beautiful with its design that is accented with colors of blue, purple, yellow, and green on a navy blue and white ikat design. In the design, figures of various plants can be seen running the full length of the fabric. This fabric is slightly worn which gives it a super soft feel. Along the center of the corte is a randa or seam that joins the two large sections of fabric. This randa is decorated by a hand embroidered zigzag stripes that create a cross on the corte.

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

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

$35.00

Zunil

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

This elegant corte measures 44 1/2″ wide and 90″ long (laid flat). Cortes are generally sewn together to make a tube, but this one is not. It is a full flat piece of fabric.

This corte is beautiful with its design that is accented with colors of blue, purple, yellow, and green on a navy blue and white ikat design. In the design, figures of people and various plants can be seen running the full length of the fabric. This fabric is slightly worn which gives it a super soft feel. Along the center of the corte is a randa or seam that joins the two large sections of fabric. This randa is decorated by hand embroidered stripes that create a cross on the corte.

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

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

$35.00

Zuníl

UNIQUE!! Very different! Embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of mayan figures!! It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This wonderful and striking corte measures 89″ long and 46 1/2″ wide from side to side as shown in the photo. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has had the stitching joining the sides of the tube removed, and measures approximately 46 1/2″ by 89″ laid out flat. The center embroidery runs the full length of the 89″. This corte is fairly thick and heavy.  The background is black cotton woven fabric. The embroidered mayan figures are machine done free-hand, and are truly an art form. Just amazing!

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

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

$65.00

SOLD

Chichicastenango

Elegant woven corte, or mayan skirt from the town of Chichicastenango;  detailed black and blue design with beautiful accent colors. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This corte measures 32″ wide and 56″ long (doubled). Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the long sides as shown in the picture of the corte hanging. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 32″ by 112″ laid out flat.

This corte is detailed in its design and is accented with a stripe of colors of blue, purple, yellow, pink, red and green which runs the full length of the fabric and another stripe that runs across the fabric. This beautiful fabric is slightly worn which gives it a soft feel. It has a very small (1/4″ square) area that is worn through part of the weaving, it is not easily noticed. Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, etc.

This corte is in very good used condition, with a small sign of wear.

$37.00

Corte

Beautiful woven corte, or mayan skirt; heavy weight, multi-tone blue design with beautiful accent colors. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This corte measures 42 1/2″ wide and 50″ long (doubled). Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the long sides as shown in the picture of the corte hanging. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 42 1/2″ by 100″ laid out flat.

This corte is simple in its design and is accented with a stripe of brilliant colors of blue, purple, yellow, pink, red and green which runs the full length of the fabric and another stripe that runs across the fabric. This heavier fabric is like new and crisp. Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, etc.

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

$37.00

SOLD

Corte

Large and beautiful woven corte, or mayan skirt; simple black and white design with beautiful accent colors. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth usually joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This huge corte measures 41 1/2″ wide and 72″ long (doubled). Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the long sides as shown in the picture of the corte hanging. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 41 1/2″ by 144″ laid out flat.

This corte is simple in its design and is accented with a stripe of brilliant colors of blue, purple, yellow, pink, red and green done in metallic thread which runs the full length of the fabric and another stripe that runs across the fabric. This heavier fabric is slightly worn which gives it a soft feel. Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, etc.

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

$35.00

SOLD

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

Zunil

Lovely! Hand embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of mayan figures. It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This wonderful and striking corte measures 90″ long (from top to bottom as shown in photo) and 45″ wide from side to side. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has had the stitching removed, so that it is a full flat piece of fabric. This corte is fairly thick and heavy.

This corte is absolutely beautiful with designs that feature rows of brightly colored mayan stars and quetzal birds radiating from the center. The colors are greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The vertical pink stripes are accented with a gold thread running alongside the colors. The background is black cotton woven fabric. The randa, or area joining the fabric is accented with blue machine embroidered stitching. It has the special added accent of a machine embroidered quetzal bird in the center near the randa.

This corte is in very good used condition, with perhaps a few loose threads, but little sign of wear

$58.00

SOLD

Zunil

Dragons and Owls!  Hand embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of mayan figures. It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This wonderful and striking corte measures 82″ long (from top to bottom as shown in photo) and 46 1/2″ wide from side to side. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has had the stitching removed, so that it is a full flat piece of fabric. This corte is fairly thick and heavy.

This corte is absolutely beautiful with designs that feature rows of brightly colored owls alternating with rows of spectacular dragons radiating from the center. The colors are greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The vertical deep purple stripes are accented with a gold thread running alongside the colors. The background is black cotton woven fabric. The randa, or area joining the fabric is accented with peach colored machine embroidered stitching.

This corte is in very good used condition, with a few loose threads, but little sign of wear

$58.00

SOLD

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

SOLD

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

SOLD

Corte

Large and beautiful 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 huge corte measures 34″ wide and 70″ 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 34″ by 140″ laid out flat.

This corte is beautiful with its ikat design that is accented with colors of red, purple, yellow, and green on a black and white ikat design. This heavier fabric is slightly worn which gives it a soft feel. Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, etc.

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

$35.00

SOLD

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

SOLD

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

SOLD

Santa Maria de Jesús

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 elegant corte measures 41″ wide and 53″ 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 accented design that is common for the Santa Maria de Jesús region. It has a seam, or randa, of flowers in yellow and green that runs the length of the corte and one that runs the width.

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

$15.00

SOLD

Zunil

Lovely woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of  flower vases with mayan figures! It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This wonderful and striking corte measures 87″ long and 45″ wide from side to side as shown in the photo. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has had the stitching joining the sides of the tube removed, and measures approximately 45″ by 87″ laid out flat. The center embroidery runs the full length of the 87″. This corte is fairly thick and heavy.  The background is black cotton woven fabric. The embroidered roses are machine done free-hand, and are truly an art form. Just amazing!

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

$52.00

SOLD

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

SOLD

Corte

Large and beautiful 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 huge corte measures 35″ wide and 81″ 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 35″ by 162″ laid out flat.

This corte is beautiful with its ikat design that is accented with colors of blue, purple, yellow, pink, red and green on a black and white ikat design. This heavy fabric is slightly worn which gives it a soft feel. Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, etc.

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

$35.00

SOLD

Corte

$18.00

SOLD

Corte

Very lovely! Woven corte, or mayan skirt, ikat design with beautiful pastel 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 georgeous corte measures 35″ wide and 57″ 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 35″ by 116″ laid out flat.

This corte is beautiful with its ikat design that is accented with delicate gold thread. The colors are soothing shades of blue, purple, yellow and green.

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

$35.00

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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 33″ wide and 76″ 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 red, orange, yellow, and green. This medium weight fabric is very slightly worn which gives it a soft feel.

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

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

$25.00

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Quetzaltenango

Very lovely! Woven corte, or mayan skirt, indigo navy with white stripes with a row of 19 beautiful baskets of flowers! It is from the town of Quetzaltenango, also known as Xela. 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 43″ wide and 81″ 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 accented design that is machine embroidered free-hand. The design runs the entire length on the 81” skirt. It is a series of light blue baskets overflowing with colorful flowers. Each flower basket is topped by a pair of hummingbirds and lightly accented by very thin gold thread. The hummingbird pair on each basket varies in color from basket to basket. They are absolutely beautiful! The corte has a seam, or randa, that runs the length of the fabric.

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

$50.00

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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 is a smaller corte. 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 red, purple, white and gray. This lightweight fabric is very slightly worn which gives it a very 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. Perhaps some loose threads.

$20.00

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Santa Maria de Jesús

Very lovely! 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 elegant corte measures 42″ wide and 72″ 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 accented design that is common for the Santa Maria de Jesús region. It has a seam, or randa, of pansy style flowers in deep pink, purple, and blue that runs the length of the corte and one that runs the width.

This corte is in very good used condition, and very soft, with very little sign of wear. Perhaps very slight fading in a small area.

$30.00

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Coban

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 40″ wide and 82″ 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 40″ by 164″ laid out flat. There is an extra matching piece of fabric added at the bottom of the corte (on the width to make it 40″wide) to make it longer for taller women. This corte is fairly heavy due to its length; it weighs 2 1/2 pounds.

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.

This corte is in great used condition, and very soft, with very little sign of wear.

$40.00

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Zuníl

UNIQUE!! Very different! Hand embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of mayan figures!! It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This wonderful and striking corte measures 47″ long (from top to bottom as shown in photo) and 46″ wide (doubled) from side to side as shown in the photo. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the top and bottom. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 47″ by 92″ laid out flat. This corte is fairly thick and heavy, it weighs 2 1/2 pounds.

This corte is absolutely beautiful with designs that feature brilliantly colored mayan figures radiating from the center. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The vertical stripes are accented with a gold thread running along side the colors. The background is black cotton woven fabric. The randa, or area joining the fabric is accented with pink stitching. Just amazing! The photos do not show how beautiful this corte is.

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

$65.00

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Santa Maria de Jesús

$25.00

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Zuníl

Hand embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of dogs and flower vases! It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This wonderful and striking corte measures 46″ long (from top to bottom as shown in photo) and 47″ wide (doubled) from side to side as shown in the photo. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the top and bottom as shown in the photo. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 46″ by 94″ laid out flat. The embroidered roses run the full length of the 94″. This corte is fairly thick and heavy, it weighs 2 1/2 pounds.

This corte is absolutely beautiful with designs that feature brilliantly colored dogs and vases with flowers. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The backgroud is black cotton woven fabric. The embroidered roses are machine done free-hand, and are truly an art form. Just amazing!

This corte is in great used condition, with perhaps a few loose threads, but no signs of wear.

$67.00

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Zuníl

Very different! Hand embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of deer and birds!! It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This wonderful and striking corte measures 46″ long (from top to bottom as shown in photo) and 44″ wide (doubled) from side to side as shown in the photo. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has the opening at the top and bottom as shown in the photo. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 46″ by 88″ laid out flat. The embroidered yellow roses run the full length of the 94″. This corte is fairly thick and heavy, it weighs 2 1/2 pounds.

This corte is absolutely beautiful with designs that feature brilliantly colored birds and deer. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The vertical stripes are accented with a gold thread running along side the colors. The background is black cotton woven fabric. The embroidered roses are machine done free-hand, and is truly an art form. Just amazing!

This corte is in great used condition, with perhaps a few loose threads, but no signs of wear.

$65.00

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