Chichicastenango,
Guatemala infant huipil. Black-strap loomed, traditional 3-panel
construction measuring 19� wide by 11�to 14� long. Hems are of
uneven length due to different sizes of panels.
Traditional sun design embroidered around head hole. Generally good used
condition, but shows moderate wear.
Chichicastenango,
Guatemala infant/small child huipil black background with colorful
flowered brocaded design. Back-strap loomed,
traditional 3-panel construction Panels have salvages on three
panels, the others are fringed. Panels are
of different length. but could be easy be hemmed to even out (see picture
below).Traditional sun design embroidered around head hole.
One slit nicely finished, other has been enlarged and not finished. A used huipil
in very good condition with only mild wear.
Chichicastenango,
Subtle beautiful colors on this newer-style brocaded woman's huipil with
flower design. Back-strap loomed, traditional 3-panel construction with
black background (I am unsure if acrylic or cotton).
Selvages on all panels with some looseness along bottom of
several of the selvages. Traditional
sun design embroidered around head hole with nicely finished slit.
Colorful randa between panels. Good used condition with a few loose
threads.
Chichicastenango --- Unusual flowered
neckline on this Chichi huipil was finely embroidered by machine with nice
velvet edging. Bold Peacock and flowers brocaded into the weave. Three
panels are of uneven length and are selvage finished with some looseness in
three of the panels, including one center panel with "hose-like" runs. Could easily be hemmed if you want even lengths.
Sides are open so can wear as poncho, or seam close if you prefer. One of
side panels has black threads that have faded slightly differently and
appear very dark brown rather than black (look at picture - not very
noticeable). An interesting used huipil with great designs and in moderately
good shape -- does have some fading and a few loose threads.
Chichicastenango,
Diamond and geometric designs
in this back-strap loomed, traditional 3-panel construction with brown base. Traditional
sun design embroidered around head hole with nice velvet finishing.
Side panel are open so can be used as a poncho or easily sewed closed.
Condition: Good used huipil with light wear and very few
loose threads in brocade. Bottom of panels nicely selvage finished. Lengths
vary a bit - but could be easily hand hemmed to even out length if needed.
Chichicastenango --- Unusual flowered
neckline on this Chichi huipil was finely embroidered by machine with nice
velvet edging. Bold Peacock and flowers brocaded into the weave. Three
panels are of uneven length and are selvage finished with some looseness in
three of the panels, including one center panel with "hose-like" runs. Could easily be hemmed if you want even lengths.
Sides are open so can wear as poncho, or seam close if you prefer. One of
side panels has black threads that have faded slightly differently and
appear very dark brown rather than black (look at picture - not very
noticeable). An interesting used huipil with great designs and in moderately
good shape -- does have some fading and a few loose threads.
Chichicastenango,
Diamond and geometric designs
in this back-strap loomed, traditional 3-panel construction with brown base. Traditional
sun design embroidered around head hole with worn velvet finishing.
Side panel are open so can be used as a poncho or easily sewed closed.
Condition: Good used huipil with light base wear and slight
difference in color where pleats have been opened. A few loose threads in
brocade (not bad). Bottom of panels nicely selvage finished. Lengths vary a
bit - but could be easily hand hemmed to even out length if needed.
Obtained and listed in 2015.
Chichicastenango,
Diamond and geometric designs
in this back-strap loomed, traditional 3-panel construction with brown base. Traditional
sun design embroidered around head hole with nice velvet finishing.
Side panel are open so can be used as a poncho or easily sewed closed.
Thomesa told me the brocade thread was "lustrina".
Condition: Very good used huipil with light wear and very few
loose threads in brocade. Bottom of panels nicely selvage finished. Lengths
vary a bit - but could be easily hand hemmed to even out length if needed.
Obtained from Thomesa at Bomberos Market in Panajachel in 2013, listed 2015.
Chichicastenango,
Diamond and geometric designs
in this back-strap loomed, traditional 3-panel construction with brown base. Traditional
sun design embroidered around head hole with nice velvet finishing.
Side panel are open so can be used as a poncho or easily sewed closed.
Condition: Good used huipil with light wear and very few
loose threads in brocade. Bottom of panels nicely selvage finished. Lengths
vary a bit - but could be easily hand hemmed to even out length if needed.
Obtained from Maria 2016
Chichicastenango,
Diamond and geometric designs
in this back-strap loomed, traditional 3-panel construction with brown base. Traditional
sun design embroidered around head hole with nice velvet finishing.
Side panel are open so can be used as a poncho or easily sewed closed.
Condition: Good used huipil with light wear and very few
loose threads in brocade. Bottom of panels nicely selvage finished. Lengths
vary a bit - but could be easily hand hemmed to even out length if needed.
Obtained from
Fitting
Tips --- Huipils were traditionally made on a loom. Thus they are made of rectangular pieces
and are not intended to be a fitted garment. The width of the garment should be
considerably larger (at least 25 to 33%) than the shoulders of the wearer.
Think about room to grow too! Mayan women often put tucks in a huipil's shoulder
then remove them as a child grows.
Neck and head hole openings
on Huipils are often small. Note that we can not
guarantee that the neck size of a Huipil fits you and your child.
If you want to wear some huipils you may have to open the neck opening and
lightly stitch it. This is especially true of
Huipils that have been woven on a back-strap
loom. Please check your neck and head measurements
carefully!!!
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