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Huipil from Nahualá #408

admin — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:50:53 +0000

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

Huipil from Nahualá #407

admin — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:22:35 +0000

TweetNahualá Stunning and huge white huipil from the Nahualá region of Guatemala. This elegant two panel huipil measures 37 ″ across the shoulders, 32″ from the neckline to the bottom edges (folded), and the collar is is an opening between the panels in the front and measures 8″ in length, with an addition 2″ slit [...]

Huipil from San Antonio Aguas Calientes #406

admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:02:56 +0000

Tweet 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 [...]

Tzute from Nahualá #405

admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 03:26:45 +0000

TweetNahualá 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 [...]

Corte from Zunil #404

admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 02:47:14 +0000

TweetZuníl 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 [...]

Huipil from Santiago Chimaltenango #403

admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 02:26:11 +0000

TweetSantiago 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 [...]

Corte #402

admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 02:06:45 +0000

TweetCorte 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 [...]

Delantal #401

admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:13:13 +0000

TweetDelantal (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. [...]

Huipil from Coban #400

admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:01:40 +0000

TweetCoban 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 [...]

Huipil from San Pedro Sacatepéquez #399

admin — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:55:38 +0000

TweetSan 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 [...]