Woman's Handwoven Guatemalan Huipil with Stripes of Color

Description

This is a huipil made in Guatemala and features the "feathered serpent" motif. The fabric is handwoven, and the collar and sleeves have velvet trim.

Length approximately 20" - 22 1/2" (not even at bottom). Under the arms is approximately 27 1/2". It is used, so some fading or loose strings should be expected. It has a few areas of blue dye staining (see photo).

This huipil can be used in a variety of craft projects in which you would like colorful fabric (or it can be worn or hung on a wall).

Wear: Huipiles are generally worn with the bottom portion (below the decoration) tucked into a skirt called a corte. Some are sewn at the sides and some are not.

Care: Hand wash, air dry.

A huipil is the traditional blouse worn by Guatemalan women; it is hand-woven on a backstrap loom and is a work of art on its own. Designs vary by village, and some feature Mayan symbols and geometric shapes, while others have more European influences like flowers. I love to buy used huipiles and make things from them!

Added on Nov 04, 2009

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