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Huipil from San Antonio Aguas Calientes #306

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:58:45 +0000

TweetSan Antonio Aguas Calientes* Elegant huipil made in the style of the San Antonio Aguas Calientes area of Guatemala. This huipil measures 27″ across the shoulders, and 24″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is rectangular, and measures 5 1/2” x 7″. *This huipil was actually made in the neighboring [...]

Huipil from Santa Maria de Jesús #305

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:41:50 +0000

TweetSanta Maria de Jesús Very stunning embroidered huipil, full of beautiful birds! 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 somewhat round (more scallop-shaped) and measures 6″ in diameter. [...]

Cinta from Zunil #304

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:18:59 +0000

TweetZunil Elegant and long cinta from the town of Zunil. Women wear this style of cinta in their hair as part of their outfit. This colorful cinta measures 120″ in total length and 1″ in width. The tassels at each end measure 10″ each. This cinta is finely hand woven with mayan figures that represent [...]

Huipil from Comalapa #303

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:20:59 +0000

TweetComalapa Very elegant huipil, full of birds and flowers! It is from the town of Comalapa. This lovely huipil measures 28″ across the shoulders, and 26″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is diamond shaped and each of the four sides measures approximately 6″. Each sleeve side has a 2″ [...]

Huipil from San Antonio Aguas Calientes #302

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:10:03 +0000

TweetSan Antonio Aguas Calientes Classic daily use huipil made in the town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes. This area is known for its incredibly detailed weaving that is frequently copied in other nearby towns. This beautiful huipil measures 35″ across the shoulders, and 23″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening [...]

Corte from Nahualá #301

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:49:14 +0000

TweetNahualá 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 [...]

Huipil from San Antonio Aguas Calientes #300

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:37:24 +0000

TweetSan 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 31″ across the shoulders, and 24 1/2″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck opening is [...]

Corte from Colotenango #299

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:20:17 +0000

TweetColotenango 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 [...]

Huipil from San Antonio Aguas Calientes #298

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:50:06 +0000

TweetSan Antonio Aguas Calientes Vintage daily use huipil made in the town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes. This area is known for its incredibly detailed weaving that is frequently copied in other nearby towns. This lovely older huipil measures 31″ across the shoulders, and 22″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded). The neck [...]

Huipil from Quetzaltenango #297

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:33:11 +0000

TweetQuetzaltenango Very unique huipil with beautiful weaving and striking embroidery! It is from the Quetzaltenango region of Guatemala (Frequently referred to as Xela). This gold colored huipil is accented with all embroidery that features flowers around the neck and down the front and back on a woven background. The detailed embroidery on the collar is [...]