This is a magnificent two-panel huipil. It features colorful brocade geometric shapes on vibrant purple, yellow, and red stripe backstrap loomed cotton. The square neckline is adorned with embroidery birds and flowers and trimmed with blue material. The sides are open. Measurements: Width- 40″
Length- 23″
Neck Width- 5″
Neck Depth- 2″ This is a vintage item and may have some minor signs of wear such as loose threads and some wear along the edge of the neckline. Overall it is in very good condition. 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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