Ixchel Textiles – Tejidos Ixchel

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very classic huipil in great condition. This huipil is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This brilliant huipil measures 24 1/2 ” across the shoulders, and 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and if looked at as a square, each side measures 4 1/4″ 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 collar and sleeves are trimmed in black crochet. The background fabric is a medium weight black woven cotton.

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

$50.00

Coban

$32.00

Chichicastenango

$68.00

Chichicastenango

$68.00

Santiago Atitlán

$69.00

Quetzaltenango

$70.00

Santa Catarina Palopó

$65.00

San Antonio Aguas Calientes

$28.00

Chichicastenango

$68.00

Santa Catarina Palopó

$65.00

Chichicastenango

$58.00

San Antonio Aguas Calientes

$205.00

Coban

$38.00

Santa Catarina Palopó

$50.00

Chichicastenango

$79.00

Santa Maria de Jesús (luto)

Very stunning embroidered huipil, full of lifelike quetzales! It is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This elegant and striking huipil measures 28″ across the shoulders, and 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is somewhat round (more scallop-shaped) and measures 6″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is a huipil de luto (mourning) generally worn after the death of a spouse or loved one; thus the extensive use of purple. It is a beautiful example of luto huipil that is not often seen for sale.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with brilliant colored embroidery that features two quetzales (national bird of Guatemala) on each side of the huipil in a flower garden full of wonderful flowers, rabbits, doves and peacocks. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples and more! The neckline and sleeves are accented with a simple black crochet trim. The background is a black commercial fabric. The embroidery is all machine done free-hand, and is truly an art form. Just amazing! This is a wonderful example of the incredibly beautiful ‘fiesta’ huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with some loose threads.

$70.00

Santa Maria de Jesús

Full of Mayan figures! Very stunning embroidered huipil in unique white color! It is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This elegant and striking huipil measures 30″ across the shoulders, and 29″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with brilliantly colored embroidery that features squares of various mayan figures in many shades of colors on each side. The collar is surrounded by embroidered grapes and strawberries with green leaves.  The shoulders are capped with a row of red flowers and green leaves. The background is a crisp white commercial fabric. The embroidery is all machine done free-hand, and is truly an art form. Just amazing! This is a unique variation on the incredibly beautiful ‘fiesta’ huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with perhaps a few loose threads and no visible stains on the white fabric.

$75.00

SOLD

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very classic huipil in great condition. This huipil is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This brilliant huipil measures 30 ” across the shoulders, and 25″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and if looked at as a square, each side measures 5 1/2″ in length.

This huipil is in the classic Santa Maria style and is beautiful with its bright colors and hand weaving that features the traditional diamond patterns found in the huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús. The colors are pinks, purples, and greens, with accents in red. The background fabric is a medium weight black woven cotton.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with very little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads. The neck opening appears to have been adjusted. There is a very small amount of visible stitching at the point of the ‘v’ on both sides.

$46.00

San Antonio Aguas Calientes*

Elegant huipil made in the style of the San Antonio Aguas Calientes area of Guatemala. This huipil measures 30″ across the shoulders, and 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped, and measures 51/4” along each of the four sides.

*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 bird design at the shoulders and the row of couples seated with grapes and apples are done in the very detailed San Antonio weaving style where the design is identical both inside and out.

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

This huipil is in very good used condition. There is some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads.

$55.00

Tactic

Stunning huipil full of people! This huipil is from the town of Tactic in the region of Alta Verapaz. This lovely huipil measures 31” across the shoulders, 28″ across the chest, and 19″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular and measures 7” x 6”. This huipil has plenty of room for the head.

This huipil is elegant with its various shades of greens throughout the body. The weaving is accented with traditional birds and mayan men and women in the bodice, and deer and mayan stars around the collar and sleeves. The colors are olive-brown, green, and slate blue.  There is much use of arti-seda thread in this huipil. The background fabric is a medium weight woven black cotton.

This huipil is in good used condition, with a little sign of wear in the form of some loose threads in the center of the bodice, and some very subtle fading of the color in a few areas.

$40.00

SOLD

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very stunning embroidered huipil, full of lifelike quetzales! It is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This elegant and striking huipil measures 27″ across the shoulders, and 27″ 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. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with brilliant colored embroidery that features two quetzales (national bird of Guatemala) on each side of the huipil in a flower garden full of wonderful flowers. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The neckline and sleeves are accented with black crochet. The background is a black commercial fabric. The embroidery is machine done free-hand, and is truly an art form. Just amazing! This is a wonderful example of the incredibly beautiful ‘fiesta’ huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús.

This huipil is in good used condition, with some minor signs of wear such as loose threads and a small part of the crochet sleeve trim is missing on one side (approx 2″).

$50.00

San Ildefonso Ixtahuacán

Beautiful hand woven vintage huipil from the region of San Ildefonso Ixtahuacán located in the department of Huehuetnango. This huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, 19″ from the neckline to the bottom edge (folded). This measurement includes the 3″ of fringe all along the bottom edge. The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 4 1/2″ along each of the 4 sides.

This heavier huipil is woven with various multi-colored diamonds throughout the body. The collar area is accented with hand embroidered flowers of pinks, greens, yellows and blues. The edges of the cotton panels are woven with colors of brick-red and orange. The background fabric is a heavier white cotton.

The style of this huipil is to be worn untucked, hanging over the corte or skirt.

This huipil is in good to fair condition. There are no worn areas nor loose threads, but the colors have run in many places leaving stains and spots throughout the white cotton bodice. This is a reflection of its vintage condition.

$37.00

Santa Maria de Jesús

Vintage embroidered huipil, full of lifelike quetzales! It is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This elegant and striking huipil measures 29″ across the shoulders, and 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round (scalloped) and measures 5 1/2″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This vintage huipil is beautiful with brilliant colored embroidery that features two quetzales (national bird of Guatemala) on each side of the huipil in a flower garden full of wonderful flowers. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The neckline and sleeves are accented with a simple trim of black crochet. The background is a black commercial fabric. The embroidery is machine done free-hand, and is truly an art form. The embroidery is done with heavier weight thread, giving this huipil some weight. This is a wonderful example of the incredibly beautiful ‘fiesta’ huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús.

This huipil is in good used condition. There are some signs of wear such as loose threads and/or worn areas of thread. The crochet trim accent is missing on one of the sleeves and half is missing on the other sleeve. In the very center on each side (between the quetzales) is a stitched area where the previous owner removed what probably was a zipper opening. The stitching was done on the underside and blends well with the embroidery. This is still a very beautiful textile.

$40.00

SOLD

Quetzaltenango

Beautiful huipil from the Quetzaltenango/Xela region in Guatemala. This huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, and 26″ 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, bright blue, and yellow/gold, with red, yellow, blue, and pink flowers cascading down the front and back and adorning the neckline. Joining the flowers around the collar are darling girls in the center, one on each side of a pair of quetzales (Guatemala national bird). Both sides of this stunning huipil are very ornately decorated with this beautiful hand-guided machine embroidery. The collar and sleeves are trimmed with a beautiful deep velvet.

This huipil is in good used condition. There are a few loose threads and very faint staining in the lower white section.

$50.00

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very stunning embroidered huipil, full of lifelike pheasant birds and happy couples in a garden of flowers! It is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This elegant and striking huipil measures 29″ across the shoulders, and 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6 1/2″ in diameter.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with brilliant colored embroidery that features birds in a flower garden full of wonderful flowers and happy couples. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The background is a black commercial fabric. The embroidery is machine done free-hand, and is truly an art form. Just amazing! This is a wonderful example of the incredibly beautiful ‘fiesta’ huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús.

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

$60.00

Tecpán

This striking huipil is from the area of Tecpán. This lovely huipil measures 31” across the shoulders, and 26″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and if looked at as a square, each side measures 5″ in length.

This huipil has the more modern style for Tecpán and is beautiful with its bright colors and hand weaving that features a row full of wonderful flowers. The colors are shades of purples with bright green leaves. There are rows of animal accents and rivers represented by horizontal triangles throughout. The collar and sleeves are trimmed in beautiful burgundy velvet. The background fabric is heavy woven white cotton with royal blue accent stripes.

This huipil is in very good used condition with a few minor signs of wear. There are a couple of loose threads as well as some faint stains on the lower white section on one side and a loose loom effect due to the weaving of the extra thread back into the huipil on the other side.

$45.00

Santo Domingo Xenacój

This color-filled huipil is from the area of Santo Domingo Xenacój. This lovely huipil measures 35″ across the shoulders, and 22″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter.

This huipil is the most beautiful deep burgundy colored and has the traditional animal and plant motif woven across the shoulders that is trademark of the Xenacój region. 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.

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

$46.00

SOLD

San Antonio Palopó

Like new super large huipil from San Antonio Palopó in the Lake Atitlán area. This crisp huipil has clean lines and colors that reflect the turquoise colored waters of the lake. This large huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, 34″ from the shoulders to the bottom hem. The collar is round and measures approximately 7″. Huipils from San Antonio Palopó are woven on a foot loom by men, and then decorated with accents by women. This huipil has a hand embroidered decoration around the collar and a black velvet trim. The body of the huipil is accented with gold thread scattered across the huipil.

This huipil is in excellent condition and has very little sign of wear. There is very minor wear in a few tiny spots of the velvet collar.

$35.00

Quetzaltenango

Beautiful huipil from the Quetzaltenango/Xela region in Guatemala. This huipil measures 36″ across the shoulders, and 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5 1/2” in diameter and has an additional 1 1/2″ slit on one side to allow more headroom.

The colors are a sea of purple, bright pink, and yellow/gold, with purple, white, and red flowers cascading down the front and back and adorning the neckline. Joining the flowers around the collar is a darling bluebird on one side and a darling duck in a bonnet on the other. Both the collar and sleeves are trimmed with a black crochet trim.

This huipil is in good used condition. There is some slight wear in the form of a couple of loose threads and a slight amount of discoloration in the lower white section where the pink has faded into the white cotton. The black section at the bottom has faded a bit as well.

$34.00

SOLD

Tactic

Bright and lightweight huipil from the Tactic region. This beautiful huipil measures 28 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 27″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is somewhat rectangle shaped and measures approximately 5 1/2″ by 7 1/2″.

This huipil is different with a slightly open style weaving that results in a lightweight texture with brilliant hand weaving with brightly colored thread that features rows of flying birds and triangular shapes. The accent colors are colors of reds, greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges and more! The background, open-woven fabric is a bright orange cotton.

This huipil is in very good used condition, the only flaws being the occasional pulled or loose thread. This is expected due to the more delicate style of this weaving.

$34.00

Patzún

This flower-filled huipil is from the area of Patzún. This lovely huipil measures 39″ across the shoulders, and 22″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 7″ in diameter.

This huipil is a deep burgundy color accented with light stripes and has the traditional flower ring around the collar that is trademark of the Patzún region. The flowers are all hand embroidered in wonderful shades of pinks, surrounded by green leaves. The sleeves are trimmed in black crochet. The background fabric is super soft woven cotton.

This huipil is in good used condition with some signs of wear, such as some slightly worn areas in the bodice. The bottom edge shows where the extra thread was woven back into the huipil (slightly lumpy at bottom edge).

$31.00

Quetzaltenango

Beautiful huipil from the Quetzaltenango/Xela region in Guatemala. This huipil measures 29″ across the shoulders, and 21″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6” in diameter.

The colors are a sea of purple, black, green and yellow/gold, with colorful stitching  cascading down the front and back. Around the collar are machine-embroidered flowers with a sweet pair of birds on each side. This huipil was previously gathered on each side, but the stitching has since been removed. The sides are closed, creating sleeve holes.

This huipil is in good used condition. There is some wear in the form of a few loose threads and a couple of worn areas around the neckline.

$31.00

San Mateo Ixtatán (luto)

VERY HARD TO FIND in blue and purple color! Beautiful vintage huipil from San Mateo Ixtatán in the northern region of Huehuetenango in Guatemala. These are more difficult to find! Very large lovely hand woven huipil, accented with circles and sunbursts throughout. This amazing huipil measures 29 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 34 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 7″ in diameter. The sides are stitched closed to create the arm holes, but can easily be unstitched if desired.

This huipil is a huipil de luto (mourning) generally worn after the death of a spouse or loved one; thus the extensive use of purple. It is a beautiful example of luto huipil that is not often seen for sale.

This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout the bodice. It includes the classic patterns of sunbursts but in shades of blues and purples. The woven background is simple double-layer white cotton muslin trimmed along the bottom with a delicate row of purple. This is a rare chance to have such a beautiful huipil.

This huipil is in very good used condition for its age, with minimal sign of wear. There are a few loose threads, but the style of embroidery lends itself to have what appears to be loose threads, but actually are the ends of the embroidery floss that have come ‘untucked’. There is some slight discoloration in the muslin fabric at the very bottom, but it blends with the normal variation in the natural colored fabric.

$185.00

Tactic

Super lightweight huipil from the Tactic region. This beautiful huipil measures 36″ across the shoulders, and 19″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 8 1/2″ in diameter.

This huipil is different with a very open style weaving that results in a guaze-like texture with hand weaving that features rows of ‘mayan stars’. The accent colors are green, purple and  blue. The background is an open-woven fabric in white cotton. Frequently this style of huipil (also like the huipiles from Coban) are worn untucked from the corte (skirt).

This huipil is in very good used condition, the only flaws being a couple of faint stains on the white background and the occasional loose thread. This is expected due to the delicate style of this weaving.

$29.00

Patzún

This flower-filled huipil is from the area of Patzún. This lovely huipil measures 27″ across the shoulders, and 21 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 10″ in diameter.

This huipil is the most beautiful deep burgundy colored and has the traditional flower ring around the collar that is trademark of the Patzún region. The flowers are all hand embroidered in wonderful colors of reds, pinks, and purples. The shoulders are gathered and stitched, but the stitching can be removed to extend the huipil to its full size, thus increasing the width throughout. The background fabric is super soft woven cotton.

This huipil is in very good used condition with a few minor signs of wear. The bottom edge shows where the extra thread was woven back into the huipil (slightly lumpy at bottom edge). This is common for this type of weaving.

$36.00

Santiago Atitlán

Very stunning lavender hand embroidered huipil, full of lifelike birds!! It is from the town of Santiago Atitlán on the shores of Lake Atitlán. This elegant huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, and 29″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 7″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with elaborate hand embroidery that features rows of lifelike birds using a variety of colors inspired by the nearby lake waters. The collar is embroidered with rosettes of flowers accented with butterflies on each side that run across the shoulders as well. 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. There is a slight color variation in the purple colored background.

$68.00

SOLD

San Antonio Aguas Calientes

Exquisite 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 26″ across the shoulders, and 21 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is square shaped, and measures 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4” and has a zipper opening along one shoulder that measures 3 1/2″ long allowing more room to fit over the head.

This spectacular huipil has the traditional rows of zigzag mountains, triangular patterns of the rivers, and many mayan stars. The bird and flower design at the shoulders is done in the very fine and detailed San Antonio weaving style where the pattern can be seen both inside and out. The weaving is incredibly fine, causing this huipil to be wonderfully soft to the touch. This is a perfect example of the classic San Antonio Aguas Calientes design.

The colors are a full spectrum of green, blue, orange, red, yellow and much more. The design is woven on a royal blue woven cotton base. The collar and sleeves are trimmed in a deep burgundy velvet.

This huipil is in very good used condition. There may be some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads. This huipil has approximately 3 very small areas where the weaving is slightly worn through.

$65.00

Patzún

Very stunning and unique huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery! It is from Patzún in the Chimaltenango region of Guatemala. This lovely huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, and 21″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6 1/2″ in diameter.

This huipil is beautiful with hand embroidered flowers surrounding the collar and filling out to the sleeves. The flowers are all hand embroidered in wonderful colors of reds, pinks, and purples and extend to both sides. The background fabric is an incredibly soft deep green. This huipil is wonderful to the touch and pleasing to the eyes!

This huipil is in good used condition with a few minor signs of wear. The background fabric has slight creases where the shoulders had previously been gathered and stitched, but the stitching has been removed to extend the huipil to its full size.

$38.00

SOLD

Patzún

This flower-filled huipil is from the area of Patzún. This lovely huipil measures 35″ across the shoulders, and 21 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6 1/2″ in diameter.

This huipil is the most beautiful rose/salmon 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 and extend to both sides. The collar and sleeves are trimmed in black crochet. The background fabric is super soft woven cotton.

This huipil is in good used condition with a few minor signs of wear. The background fabric has slight creases where the shoulders had previously been gathered and stitched, but the stitching has been removed to extend the huipil to its full size. The bottom edge shows where the extra thread was woven back into the huipil, running stock effect, (slightly lumpy at bottom edge).

$38.00

SOLD

Comalapa

Very elegant huipil, full of birds and flowers! It is from the town of Comalapa. This lovely huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, and 25″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and each of the four sides measures approximately 5 1/2″.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with its deep colors and hand weaving with satin soft thread that features rows of beautiful quetzal birds, alternating with rows of flowers. The colors are greens, reds, blues, purples, yellows and more! The sleeves are accented with black crochet trim. The background is thick hand woven black cotton.

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

$45.00

SOLD

Tactic

Lightweight vintage child’s huipil from the Tactic region. This darling huipil measures 19″ across the shoulders, and 11″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is scalloped shaped and measures approximately 5 1/2″ by 5 1/2”.

This huipil is elegant with its deep red color and simple weaving style with satin soft thread that features rows of tiny ‘mayan stars’ and the classic zigzag pattern of Tactic. The accent colors are red, pink, peach, and burgundy. The background fabric is a deep-red cotton.

This huipil is in fair/good used condition, the flaws being a few pulled or loose threads as well as slight creases across the shoulders where they previously been gathered.

$20.00

SOLD

Nebaj

Elegant black huipil from the village of Nebaj. This striking huipil measures 28″ across the shoulders, and 19″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil features extensive and elaborate weaving of geomorphic figures that are representative for the area of Nebaj. The colors are a variety of pinks, burgundys, yellows, greens and more. The collar has been trimmed with a deep burgundy fabric and accented with trim of green, purple, and white.

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

$82.00

Joyabaj

Vintage huipil from the town of Joyabaj. This traditional huipil is the classic design for the area of Joyabaj. This elegant huipil measures 27 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 19″ from the neckline to the bottom edges. The neck opening is round and measures 5 1/4″ in diameter.

This special occasion huipil is fully hand embroidered with the traditional Joyabaj circular design that radiates from the collar in a spectrum of colors, with accents in pink.  On both the front and back of this huipil, you will find the initials of the owner, A.S. Noting that this huipil was made for a special occasion for the owner. The background fabric is a super soft chocolate colored velvety material.

This huipil is in very good used condition. Perhaps a few loose threads.

$45.00

SOLD

Santiago Atitlán

Beautiful vintage item! 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 elegant huipil measures 30 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 25 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and each of the four sides measures 5 1/2″ in length. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with elaborate hand embroidery that features rows of lifelike birds using a variety of colors inspired by the nearby lake waters. The collar is embroidered with rosettes of flowers. 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 vintage huipil is in great used condition, with minimal sign of wear, perhaps a few very faint stains. There is a slight color variation in the purple colored background.

$75.00

SOLD

Joyabaj

Unique blouse style huipil from the town of Joyabaj. This smaller modern huipil has had the sides taken in so that it more resembles a blouse. This huipil measures 36″ from sleeve tip to sleeve tip, 19″ across the chest (laid flat, under the armpits), and 20″ from the shoulder to the bottom edge. The neck opening is round and measures 6 3/4″ in diameter. It has a tiny slit of 1/2″ in both the front and back to allow more head room.

This modern style huipil is machine embroidered with the traditional Joyabaj circular design that radiates from the collar in a spectrum of colors. The round circles are accented with a tiny amount of gold thread in the center. The randa, or seam, in both the front and back are decorated with a basket of flowers with birds resting on top and a row of flowers that cascade down the front. The background fabric is a red woven cotton blend with tiny stripes of black and white.

This huipil is in very good used condition. Perhaps a few loose threads and some stretching of the fabric around the sleeves due to the ‘tailored’ fit.

$28.00

SOLD

Nebaj

Exquisite white huipil from the village of Nebaj. This striking huipil measures 27 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5 1/2″ in diameter. The sides have been stitched to create the arm holes, but can easily be removed if desired.

This huipil features the extensive geomorphic figures that are representative for the area of Nebaj. The colors are a variety of pinks, browns, reds, greens and more. The collar has been trimmed with a deep burgundy fabric and accented with trim of green, purple, and red.

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

$72.00

SOLD

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very stunning embroidered huipil, full of lifelike birds and happy couples! It is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This elegant and striking huipil measures 30 1/2″ across the shoulders, and 28 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6 1/4″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with brilliant colored embroidery that features birds in a flower garden full of wonderful flowers and happy couples. The colors are glowing jewel colors of greens, pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! The neckline and sleeves are accented with black crochet. The background is a black commercial fabric. The embroidery is machine done free-hand, and is truly an art form. Just amazing! This is a wonderful example of the incredibly beautiful ‘fiesta’ huipiles of Santa Maria de Jesús.

This huipil is in excellent used condition, with very few visible signs of wear.

$75.00

SOLD

Zunil

Different, brown hued huipil with pheasant birds! This huipil is from Zunil, in the Quetzaltenango region of Guatemala. This unique huipil measures 29″ across the shoulders, 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 6″ in diameter.

This larger huipil is unique with its rust and brown colored embroidery of feathery pheasant birds around the collar and over the sleeves.

This huipil is in good condition, with a few signs of wear, primarily wear in the threads around the collar and on the sleeves.

$38.00

SOLD

Coban

Darling child’s huipil in the style of the area of Coban. This huipil measures 26″ across the shoulders, 15 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5 1/4″ 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 aqua green-blue in color. The sleeves 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.

$22.00

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Tactic

This is a wonderful antique huipil from the area of Tactic. This vintage huipil measures 29” across the shoulders, and 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5 1/2″ in diameter.

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

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

$30.00