Vintage Guatemalan Huipil Top – Handwoven Mayan Blouse

$195.00

Bring the beauty of Mayan craftsmanship into your wardrobe with our vintage Guatemalan Huipil top. This vibrant Guatemalan Huipil features colorful embroidery in a vibrant Cherry Red base, with white, orange and red stripes. Hand-woven on a back-strap loom, this soft Huipil is originally from Huehuetenango, Guatemala.

Tops from this region are known to be short, relatively wide and worn hanging loose outside the corte (traditional Mayan skirt). 

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 stylish self. 

*Please review measurements below to ensure proper fit. All Sale are final 

Measurements on flat surface: Sizes are a "fits like" guide and not a standard measurement:

  • This Huipil is amazing because it can fit a MEDIUM, LARGE and XL frame - Please note that this top runs wide but SHORT
  • Bust (armpit to armpit): 29” inches wide
  • Length: 17.5” inches long
  • Condition: The soft cotton fabric is a favorite among our collection. Beautifully preserved vintage piece, with some loose threads at the hem, though this doesn't impact the structure. The embroidery of the Mayan designs are all intact and stunning  - a true masterpiece!
  • This vintage Huipil was personally purchased and ethically sourced, and the artisan was paid fair price.

Care: 

  • This Huipil was 100% handmade from beginning to end; therefore naturally there will be some imperfections. You could see some loose threads, DO NOT pull just snip with scissors. Or you can use BLOUSE SNAG REPAIR NEEDLE to repair weaving stiches.
  • Not suitable for machine dryers, dry on a flat surface
  • To ensure this blouse has a long life, we recommend washing it by hand or on a delicate spin cycle only
  • This traditional blouse was 100% handmade from beginning to end; therefore, naturally, there will be some imperfections

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