Vintage Huipil Top with Unique Embroidery - Santiago Atitlan
Detailed with stunning hand-embroidery, this vintage Huipil (traditional blouse) is originally from Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala.
Birds: Messengers of the Gods
Birds are a common motif in huipil tops, symbolizing freedom, communication with the gods, and the soul's journey. In Santiago Atitlán, tropical birds like quetzals and hummingbirds are often woven into the fabric, representing beauty, strength, and the connection between earth and sky.
This beautiful vintage piece features stunning hand-embroidered birds that look like swans on most of by body of the blouse and with stunning pastel color flowers at the neckline. The embroidery is breathtaking; a masterpiece! The base material is a combination of satin and cotton in a navy blue base with soft pink and blue vertical lines.
Wear it with denim or linen pants for a casual picnic day in the sun, or spice it up with a skirt and boots for a fun night out on the town! Either way you wear it, heads will turn towards your boho-stylish self.
- This Huipil fits like a Large and XL but can easily be worn as a medium too.
- Bust (armpit to armpit): 26” inches wide
- Length: 22.5” inches long
- This Huipil is closed at the sides
- 100% handwoven on back-strap loom
- Experience the authentic traditional craftsmanship of Guatemala with this top! No dyes used and made with 100% locally-sourced materials
- Condition: This top is in excellent vintage condition, with no noticeable loose threads. The embroidery on the neckline and throughout the rest of the top is exceptionally beautiful and well-preserved. One of the threads used in the weaving process was navy blue, which may be visible against the lighter navy blue base, rest assure that it is not a stain. Please refer to the provided photos for more details.
CARE:
- For a better care, we recommend hand wash or DELICATE cycle only.
- Dry flat
