This is a beautiful two-panel huipil. It is made of white backstrap loomed cotton with embroidered flowers and birds. The round neckline is trimmed with a commercial lace material. The sides are stitched closed. Measurements:
Width- 30″ (shoulder to shoulder)
Width- 25″ (bottom hem)
Length- 19″
Neck Width- 6″
Neck Depth- 2 1/2″
Arm Hole- 4 1/2″ This is a vintage item and may have some slight signs of age. The lace around the neckline is a bit darker in color than the bright white of the loomed material. Please view my photos closely for details. Come check out my other great Huipils and Worry Doll items in my eBay store! I would be happy to combine shipping. Huipil (pronounced wee-peel) is the Spanish word for the traditional blouses worn by Mayan women. The patterns and meanings on the huipil have remained the same over the years since the ancient Maya civilization. Guatemalan women have hand-woven their clothing on a back strap loom for centuries and pass along the tradition through the years. They start with raw wool or cotton that they wash, comb and spin. Then they stretch the threads along a warping board and attach it to the loom. The designs are created by weaving colored yarns into the cloth as it is being woven. When a huipil is finished it is a work of art and can sometimes take months to complete. It can last up to 30 years and often times will be recycled into a handbag, quilt or other type of craft after it has been worn. Artisans in Guatemala make and sell huipils to help to support their families and improve their living conditions, but they are also an important part of culture and are worn widely among the natives of Guatemala today. | 
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