Ixchel Textiles – Tejidos Ixchel

San Antonio Aguas Calientes*

Lovely huipil made in the style of the San Antonio Aguas Calientes area of Guatemala. This huipil measures 28″ across the shoulders, and 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped, and measures 5 1/4” along each of the four sides. 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 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 of lovely birds in a garden of flowers. The bird design at the shoulders and across the chest are done in a copy of the San Antonio designs. The colors are a full spectrum of green, blue, orange, red, yellow and much more. The design is woven on a deep, burgundy red woven cotton base.

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is in good used condition. There is some slight wear in the form of a few loose threads. One of the panels on the reverse side is a bit shorter than the other.

$32.00

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Nahualá

Beautiful tzute from the town of Nahualá. This spectacular woven tzute measures 31 1/2″ wide, and 34″ long, composed of two panels joined in the middle. The tassels at each corner measure 12″ in length and are deep burgundy in color.

This tzute is striking with classic hand woven geomorphic animal figures throughout the textile all in predominately red hues. There is a rainbow of soft hued accent colors throughout the tzute. The background is woven cotton that has taken on a pink hue due to the even bleeding of the red color onto the background fabric, which is a desirable trait in the textiles 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. Where the two panels join, there is a lovely hand-embroidered randa that extends the full length of the textile. This randa is stitched in silken and lustina threads, similar to that used in the woven design of the tzute. This is a wonderful example of a tzute from Nahualá.

Additional photos can be found here.

This tzute is in excellent used condition, with very few signs of wear. This is a stunning display piece!

$87.00

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Zuníl

Elaborately woven corte, or mayan skirt, beautiful rose color! 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 49″ long and 47″ wide from side to side as shown in the photo. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. If the stitching joining the sides of the tube were removed, this fabric would measure approximately 47″ by 98″ laid out flat. The background is black cotton woven fabric. The woven section contains classic mayan designs  that are symbolic of the Zuníl region. The colors are various shades of red from pale pink to deep magenta with accents of white. There is a simple machine stitched randa where the seams join.

Additional photos can be found here.

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

$33.00

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Santiago Chimaltenango

Striking blousa huipil from the department of Santiago Chimaltenango. Unique blouse style huipil worn only in two areas of Guatemala beautifully woven with stripes throughout the bodice with accent squares of Mayan geomorphic figures weaving across the chest, back, shoulders and sleeves. Simple open collar. This blouse-style with added sleeves is common for the areas of Santiago Chimaltenango and Sololá.

This huipil measures 24″ across the shoulders (not including the length of the sleeves), 20 1/2″ from the shoulders to the bottom hem, and the neck opening is a trimmed collar that measures 22″ in total circumference including a slit down the front that measures 5″ in length. The sleeves each measure 7 1/2″ in length.

This huipil is accented with acrylic blend thread designs on a woven red cotton background fabric. The accents are in a variety of pastel hued colors including greens, pinks, purples, lemon yellows, etc. Very lovely to look at! This huipil also has a matching corte (skirt) and faja (belt) that creates a complete traje (outfit). There are detailed geomorphic figures of birds and flowers on the front and raised weaving featured below the collar.

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is in excellent used condition. The are no visible signs of wear, but perhaps a few loose thread. This is a very elegant textile and spectacular as a full traje/outfit! (See corte #361 and faja #385).

$75.00

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Corte

Woven young girls’ corte, or mayan skirt, crisp navy blue design with beautiful accent trim! 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 29 1/2″ wide and 58″ 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 classic navy blue design with white stripes. The accent stitching is free-hand machine embroidery in shades of green and brown.

Additional photos can be found here.

This corte is in very good used condition, and very soft, with a few signs of wear, perhaps a few loose threads. Please note that the right hand section of the fabric has been pieced together to make the skirt longer. This is very common in cortes and

$23.00

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Delantal (not village specific)

Beautiful delantal/apron full of flowers. Original mayan delantal made from the same fabric used for mayan cortes (skirts). This delantal is adorned with extensive hand-guided machine embroidered flowers that accent this apron. The edges have stitched openings that are accented with stitched flowers. There is machine stitched applique at the waist. There is a small amount of silver accent thread found in the machine stitching. This delantal measures 48″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), 33″ across the widest part of (at the middle), 17″ across the waist (at the top edge, not including the ties), and 27″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has two hidden zippered pockets underneath.

These aprons are a must have for the women of Guatemala. It is very rare to pass through the market and see women that are not wearing an apron, and many times they are this beautiful style.

Additional photos can be found here.

 This delantal is in very great used condition, with little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads. The pocket zippers no longer work, but this does not detract from this wonderful apron!  It would look great as a decoration in the kitchen, or as a beautiful, useful apron.

$22.00

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Coban

Incredible vintage huipil, full of detailed figures! This huipil is from the town of Coban in the region of Alta Verapaz. This lovely huipil measures 39” across the shoulders, 36″ across the chest, and 17″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular and measures 4 1/2” x 6 1/2”. The sides are stitched to create armholes.

This antique huipil is elegant with its very detailed weaving in pure cotton throughout the garment. This older style huipil has tiny figures of mayan men standing in the milpa (corn field) surrounded by corn plants and birds accented with rows mayan stars. This huipil has a rainbow of colors, although slightly muted due to the age of this textile. The quality of the weaving of this garment is very fine and very detailed; another sign of its age. The background fabric is a medium weight woven black cotton.

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with a little sign of wear in the form of a couple of loose threads, and some very subtle fading of the color, particularly in the black background fabric. 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. The colors in these sections are slightly brighter than the rest of the huipil. This is a great opportunity to have a beautiful antique textile.

$62.00

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San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Very lovely hand woven huipil, accented with geomorphic corn plants, zigzag rivers and mayan stars! It is from San Pedro Sacatepéquez. This large and elegant huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, and 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 5″ on each of the four sides. 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 very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout the blouse. It includes the classic diamonds and triangles representing the mountains, rain, and rivers. Along the shoulders and across the chest there are rows of corn plants, quetzal birds, and mayan stars that are woven into the design. The huipil has a rainbow of colors including the predominant blues and purples. The woven background is basic white cotton. This is a classic example of the incredibly beautiful huipiles of the San Pedro Sacatepéquez region.

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with some minor signs of wear. There are slight creases from the shoulders down the front and back where it was stitched to narrow the width of the huipil. The white lower section is bright and free of staining. This is a wonderfully colorful huipil!

$58.00

SOLD~

Nahualá

Stunning white huipil from the Nahualá region of Guatemala. This elegant two panel huipil measures 34″ across the shoulders, 28″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded), and the collar is somewhat round (scalloped) and measures 6″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed, so this huipil opens completely. The sides can easily be stitched closed to create arm holes for wearing.

 This huipil is a delicate soft pink woven design with colorful accents in pale pinks, blues, greens and yellows. The bodice is decorated with geomorphic figures of mayan warriors/soldiers, corn plants, birds, and a variety of other figures. There is much use of satiny lustrina threads, particularly in the randa where the the two panels join in the middle. There is some bleed of the pink 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. This huipil is light/medium weight, woven on a white cotton background. This is a very striking piece extremely representative of this region.

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is used and in excellent used condition with perhaps a few loose threads. There are no stains in the lower white section. Please note that there is a very slight variation in the color of each of the panels (sides) of this huipil. One side is slightly lighter than the other. This would be a stunning garment for wearing or display!

$80.00

SOLD

Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan

Very unique huipil in excellent condition. This rarely seen all black huipil is from the town of Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan. This stunning huipil measures 30” across the shoulders, and 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded), and the collar is an opening between the panels in both front and back and measures 9 1/2″ in length. The sides have had the stitching removed, so this huipil opens completely. The sides can easily be stitched closed to create arm holes for wearing.

This all black background huipil is colorful with its mayan warrior/soldier figures adorning the bodice. The colors are a rainbow of hues. There is much use of all cotton thread in this huipil. Where the two panels join in the center, there is a simple yet colorful randa stitched on the portion of the bodice that bears the design. The background fabric is a medium weight black woven cotton. Huipiles from this region are almost never seen with an all black background. This is a very special textile!

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is in excellent used condition, with very little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads. A very rare find!

$95.00

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Nahualá

Stunning white on white design huipil from the Nahualá region of Guatemala. This elegant huipil measures 32″ across the shoulders, 27″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded), and the collar is an opening between the panels in both front and back and measures 9 1/2″ in length. The sides have had the stitching removed, so this huipil opens completely. The sides can easily be stitched closed to create arm holes for wearing.

 This huipil is a delicate white woven design with accents in black, blue, green, pink and orange. There is a faint pink hue to the background design. The background design is mostly lustrina threads, with a very slight amount of the classic Nahualá color run around the edges. The pattern primarily geomorphic designs with turkeys across the shoulders. This huipil is light/medium weight, woven on a white cotton background. 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.

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is used and in very good used condition with perhaps a few loose threads. There is some very faint discoloration in a couple of places, but nothing that detracts from the beauty of this wonderful white huipil. There are no major stains. This is a stunning textile, perfect for wear or for display!

$75.00

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Chuarrancho

Vintage lovely hand woven huipil, in unique colors! It is from Chuarrancho. This large and unique huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, and 27″ – 30″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The front is a bit longer than the back, thus the difference in lengths. The neck opening is round (oval) and measures 7 1/2″ in diameter. The sides have had the stitching removed to open the arm holes, but can easily be restitched if desired.

This huipil is very beautiful with a hand woven pattern throughout the blouse. It includes the classic shapes representing the mountains, rain, and rivers. The huipil has a rainbow of colors including the predominant purples, blues, greens, and pinks. The shoulders are woven with the traditional mayan stars that are mirrored on the underside of the huipil as well. The collar has a hand sewn trim account in purple cotton. The sleeves are accented with purple crochet trim. The woven background is interesting mix of colors in cotton. The background threads are a blend of light blue, burgundy, red, and brown. This is very unusual in a huipil of this region.

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is in fairly good used condition for its age, with minimal sign of wear, perhaps a few loose threads. There is some wear along the edges where the sleeves were originally stitched. 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. This is a lovely vintage textile!

$78.00

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Chichicastenango

Classic vintage Huipil from Chichicastenango! Traditional tapestry style with beautiful floral design. Fantastic texture and color! Very stunning woven huipil from the Chichicastenango region of Guatemala, famous for having one of the largest markets in the country. This elegant huipil measures 33 1/2″ across the shoulders, 29″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5 1/2″ in diameter (please note that for wear, the hole is small and might not fit everyone). The sides are not stitched closed, so this huipil can be opened fully for display or easily stitched closed for wear.

This three panel huipil is striking with elaborate woven that features multi-colored classic flower design in pink, purple, blue, red, green and many more colors. It have lovely hues of greys and olive greens behind the brightly colored flowers. The neckline is decorated with the radiating sun in burgundy and grey. The background fabric is medium/heavy-weight black cotton.

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is in very good used condition with a few flaws, perhaps a few loose threads. There is a small amount of wear around the collar. The lower edges of the panels have a loose warp where the extra threads are woven back into the huipil (very common for huipiles from Chichicastenango).

$59.00

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Comalapa

Very elegant, like new huipil, full of birds and flowers! It is from the town of Comalapa. This lovely huipil measures 31″ across the shoulders, and 26 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and each of the four sides measures approximately 5″. The sides have been stitched to create armholes.

This huipil is absolutely beautiful with its deep colors and hand weaving with satin soft thread that features rows of beautiful birds, alternating with rows of flowers. The colors are olive greens, reds, blues, purples, yellows and more! The neckline and sleeves are accented with black crochet trim. The background is thick hand woven black cotton at the bottom and deep burgundy-red across the shoulders.

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is in excellent used condition, with no sign of wear. This is a stunning textile that is like new! Beautiful for wear or for display!

$50.00

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Delantal

Beautiful delantal/apron full of flowers and birds. Original mayan delantal made from the same fabric used for mayan cortes (skirts). This delantal is adorned with extensive hand-guided machine embroidered flowers that accent the the lower edge and pockets of this apron. The delantal has accents of applique trim along the lower edge. This applique can also be found around the pockets and at the waist. The fabric is a lovely yellow gold with some gold thread.

This delantal measures 50″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), 33″ across the widest part of (at the hem), and 28″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has two pockets. These aprons are a must have for the women of Guatemala. It is very rare to pass through the market and see women that are not wearing an apron, and many times they are this beautiful style.

Additional photos can be found here.

This delantal is in very good used condition, with little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads. It would look great as a decoration in the kitchen, or as a beautiful, useful apron.

$25.00

SOLD

Delantal (not village specific)

Beautiful delantal/apron full of flowers. Original mayan delantal made from the same fabric used for mayan cortes (skirts). This delantal is adorned with extensive hand-guided machine embroidered flowers that accent this apron. The edges have stitched openings that are accented with stitched flowers and baskets. There is machine stitched applique at the waist. There is a small amount of silver accent thread found in the machine stitching. This delantal measures 52″ around the waist (from tip of tie to tip of tie), 36″ across the widest part of (at the middle), 17″ across the waist (at the top edge, not including the ties), and 32″ from center of the waist to the bottom edge (length). This delantal has two zippered pockets on the front.

These aprons are a must have for the women of Guatemala. It is very rare to pass through the market and see women that are not wearing an apron, and many times they are this beautiful style.

Additional photos can be found here.

 This delantal is in very great used condition, with little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads. One of the pocket zippers no longer works, but this does not detract from this wonderful apron!  It would look great as a decoration in the kitchen, or as a beautiful, useful apron.

$22.00

SOLD

Santa Maria de Jesús

Very unique vintage huipil in very good condition. This ceremonial styled huipil is from the town of Santa Maria de Jesús. This stunning huipil measures 28” across the shoulders, and 24 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and measures 5 1/4″by 5 1/4″. The sides have been stitched to create armholes.

This huipil is in the ceremonial Santa Maria style and is beautiful with its crisp colors and hand weaving that features the traditional two headed eagles throughout as well as the classic diamond patterns across the shoulders. It is fully woven. The colors are red and green, with accents in purple and pink. There is much use of lustrina thread in this huipil, with its soft, satiny finish. The collar and sleeves have a thin black crochet trim. The background fabric is a medium weight white woven cotton with red stripes.

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is in very good used condition, with very little sign of wear. Perhaps a few loose threads. A very unique find!

$70.00

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$39.00

SOLD

Santiago Chimaltenango

Striking faja from the department of Santiago Chimaltenango in the department of Huehuetenango. Lovely and long faja beautifully woven with accent squares of Mayan geomorphic figures running most the length. This slightly wider faja measures 2 1/2″ wide, by 116″ long, with about 4″ of tassel braid at the end. The design measures about 34″ on each end, with the middle section having no design.

This faja is accented with acrylic blend thread designs on a woven red cotton striped background fabric. The accents are in a variety of pastel hued colors including greens, pinks, purples, lemon yellows, etc. Very lovely to look at! This faja also has a matching corte (skirt) and huipil (blouse) that creates a complete traje (outfit).

Additional photos can be found here.

This faja is in very good used condition. The are no obvious signs of wear, but perhaps a loose thread.

$38.00

SOLD

Santiago Chimaltenango

Striking faja from the department of Santiago Chimaltenango in the department of Huehuetenango. Lovely and long faja beautifully woven with accent squares of Mayan geomorphic figures running most the length. This faja measures 2″ wide, by 112″ long, with about 4″ of tassel braid at the end. The design measures about 31″ on each end, with the middle section having no design.

This faja is accented with acrylic blend thread designs on a woven red cotton striped background fabric. The accents are in a variety of pastel hued colors including greens, pinks, purples, lemon yellows, etc. Very lovely to look at! This faja also has a matching corte (skirt) and huipil (blouse) that creates a complete traje (outfit).

Additional photos can be found here.

This faja is in very good used condition. The are no obvious signs of wear, but perhaps a loose thread.

$38.00

SOLD

Patzún

Super sweet, smaller ‘mayan calendar’ design huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery! Perfect for a younger girl (age 6 – 10). It is from Patzún in the Chimaltenango region of Guatemala. This lovely huipil measures 26″ across the shoulders, and 18″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is round and measures 5″ in diameter, with a small 1/2″ slit in the front and the back to ease pulling over the head. The sides have been sewn to create armholes.

This huipil is exquisite with a hand embroidered design radiating from the collar. The sleeves are capped with coordinating embroidery. The style is that of the mayan calendar, with blocks of flowers and feathers circling the neck opening in a rainbow of colors. It is more similar to the vintage ceremonial style huipiles instead of the more modern ones of all flowers.

The background fabric is an incredibly soft burgundy/red with bands colored stripes. This huipil is wonderfully soft to the touch and pleasing to the eye!

Additional photos can be found here.

This huipil is in very used condition, with a few loose threads in the embroidery and a couple of very small worn spots. A truly lovely huipil, perfect for a young girl or for display!

$37.00

SOLD