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This amazing Guatemalan Huipil features tight zigzag Mayan designs. Hand-woven on a back-strap loom, this soft Huipil is originally from San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala.

It is made from 100% cotton.

When you buy a Huipil, you are truly wearing Guatemalan history and an one-of-a-kind, masterpiece.

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

**Flat Measurements**

• Bust (armpit to armpit) - 24”
• Length - 21” inches long
• Arm Opening - 7”
• 100% Cotton
• Condition: Generally good vintage condition with a some loose threads and wear.

• Care: Hand washable in cold water
• This vintage Huipil was personally purchased by Angelica, founder of Tesoros Maya. This Huipil was ethically sourced and the artisan was paid fair price.

Please note: The entire piece is a genuine hand-woven and therefore shows some signs of age and loose threads. This piece is in good condition considering its wear and tear. Many Huipiles are now embroidered using sewing machine which can also be referred to as 'hand made'. This piece is made entirely without the use of machine.

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.
• For a better care, we recommend hand wash
• Dry flat

By purchasing a Tesoros Maya shawl or scraf, you will be directly supporting the artistry and the work of two amazing ladies: Anita and Maria, two sisters and master weavers from San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala. ⁠Your purchases will allow them the opportunity to preserve their cultural knowledge of natural dyes & ancient weaving techniques, and will provide them with additional income to support their children & community!

Anita and Maria use all natural dyes in the creation of their beautiful products, they use locally sourced plants and herbs to create dye baths that they apply to cotton or rayon threads. They use a banana tree trunk solution to fix the color and help stabilize the dye, ensuring the color will never run.

The process is absolutely stunning and the end result is even more magnificent!

Time to create: 4-6 days

• 100% cotton - Silky- Soft Cotton - Brown
• Approximately: 75" L x 19½" W excluding fringe
• Care instructions: Cold hand wash recommended.

Simple to operate: this snag repair needle can help you to repair a variety of fabrics, including your Mayan blouse (Huipil). I use this needle on most of our pre-loved tops to repair weaving stiches.

I made a brief video showing how to use it:

 https://www.instagram.com/reel/CN_FaW7g8Lx/

I hope it helps! 

This is a spectacular, authentic Huipil from Chajul, Quiche Guatemala.

Stunning detail with hand-embroidery, this vintage huipil (traditional Mayan blouse) is originally from Patzún, Guatemala. This particular region of Guatemala is known for their floral embroidery design around the neckline as well as the red vertical stripes, symbolizing the blood of their Mayan ancestors.

It features the ceremonial Mayan calendar embroidered around the neckline. Stunning!

This particular huipil is a ‘poncho’ style blouse that is normally worn tucked in or cinched in by a thick belt. This particular square huipil has not been sewn up on either side, making it ideal to wear over a tank top.

**Please review measurements below to ensure proper fit. All sales are final. Measurements on flat surface.**

• This huipil fits up to a size MEDIUM to LARGE 
• Bust (armpit to armpit): 31.5" inches wide
• Length: 22" inches long
• Arm Opening: Sides are open so that you can wear it like a poncho, with a tank-top underneath or you can close the sides.
• Neck Opening (diameter) - 8" inches wide open

• This vintage Huipil was personally purchased by Angelica, founder of Tesoros Maya from Elena. This Huipil was ethically sourced and the artisan was paid fair price.
• Please note: The entire piece is genuine hand woven and hand embroidered. Many Huipiles are now embroidered using sewing machine which can also be referred to as 'hand made'. This piece is made entirely without the use of machine.

• 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.
• For a better care, we recommend hand wash
• Dry flat

This is a spectacular, authentic Huipil from Chajul, Quiche Guatemala.

This amazing Mayan blouse (Huipil) has a traditional intricate brocade work featuring several different bird, tree of life, and plant designs found in San Pedro Sacatepequez, Guatemala

Hand-woven on a back-strap loom, this top was handcrafted with two panels, each is finely brocaded with small zoomorphic and geometrical patterns (birds, flower vases and the world symbol) on the upper part of the huipil. The v neckline is finely decorated with multicolored threads as well as the embroidered randa that joins the two panels and the arm holds. 

When you buy a Huipil, you are truly wearing Guatemalan history and an one-of-a-kind, masterpiece!

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

**Flat Measurements**

This particular huipil is a ‘poncho’ style blouse that is normally worn tucked in or cinched in by a thick belt. This particular square huipil has not been sewn up on either side, making it ideal to wear over a tank top.

Measurements coming soon.....

• Bust (armpit to armpit) - -----” inches wide
• Length - -----” inches long
• Arm Opening - ---" inches wide
• Arm Opening: Sides are open so that you can wear it like a poncho, with a tank-top underneath or you can close the sides.
• Neck Opening (diameter) - 7" inches wide open
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• Condition: Generally good vintage condition with a some loose threads and wear. Bottom part has some loose threads and fading spots at the bottom; adding a special touch of character to this stunning vintage blouse.

• Care: Hand washable in cold water

• This vintage Huipil was personally purchased by Angelica, founder of Tesoros Maya. This Huipil was ethically sourced and the artisan was paid fair price.

By popular demand, we are bringing you these authentic Guatemalan belts for you to wear as it's original form...a belt ("faja"). These are traditional belts from Guatemala used by Mayan women to hold up their skirts. They were entirely hand woven on a back strap loom.

Belts are made in different lengths and widths. Most of them are wrapped several times around the waist with the ends tucked into the skirt.

This handwoven textile belt has two ring closures to make this belt easy to wear and adjust.

If the end is to long for you, you can simply cut the end of the belt to adjust it to your preferred length and leave the ends raw.

Features:

• 100% handwoven
• 100% cotton
• Dimensions: 76" inches in length x 1" inch wide
• Note: Please note this is a vintage item and has been pre loved by an indigenous Mayan women. It's wear and imperfections is what makes this belt one of a kind and unique.

By purchasing a Tesoros Maya shawl or scraf, you will be directly supporting the artistry and the work of two amazing ladies: Anita and Maria, two sisters and master weavers from San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala. ⁠Your purchases will allow them the opportunity to preserve their cultural knowledge of natural dyes & ancient weaving techniques, and will provide them with additional income to support their children & community!

Anita and Maria use all natural dyes in the creation of their beautiful products, they use locally sourced plants and herbs to create dye baths that they apply to cotton or rayon threads. They use a banana tree trunk solution to fix the color and help stabilize the dye, ensuring the color will never run.

The process is absolutely stunning and the end result is even more magnificent!

Time to create: 4-6 days

• 100% cotton - Silky- Soft Cotton
• Approximately: 75" L x 19½" W excluding fringe
• Care instructions: Cold hand wash recommended.

By purchasing a Tesoros Maya scarf, you will be directly supporting the artistry and the work of two amazing ladies: Anita and Maria, two sisters and master weavers from San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala. ⁠Your purchases will allow them the opportunity to preserve their cultural knowledge of natural dyes & ancient weaving techniques.

Anita and Maria use all natural dyes in the creation of all their beautiful products.

Process: The "Ikat" design is process that begins by tying knots onto warped threads, which are then plunged into natural dye baths. When the threads have been dyed and dried, the knots are removed revealing the designs, then the threads can be woven into this textile.

Time to create: 5-7 days

• 100% cotton - Silky & Soft Cotton
• 10" W x 76" L
• Colors:
• Care instructions: Cold hand wash recommended.

By purchasing a Tesoros Maya scarf, you will be directly supporting the artistry and the work of two amazing ladies: Anita and Maria, two sisters and master weavers from San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala. ⁠Your purchases will allow them the opportunity to preserve their cultural knowledge of natural dyes & ancient weaving techniques.

Anita and Maria use all natural dyes in the creation of all their beautiful products.

Process: The "Ikat" design is process tat begins by tying knots onto warped threads, which are then plunged into natural dye baths. When the threads have been dyed and dried, the knots are removed revealing the designs, then the threads can be woven into this textile.

Time to create: 5-7 days

• 100% cotton - Silky & Soft Cotton
• 10" W x 68" L
• Colors: Pink background with white desings
• Care instructions: Cold hand wash recommended.

By purchasing a Tesoros Maya scarf, you will be directly supporting the artistry and the work of two amazing ladies: Anita and Maria, two sisters and master weavers from San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala. ⁠Your purchases will allow them the opportunity to preserve their cultural knowledge of natural dyes & ancient weaving techniques, and will provide them with additional income to support their children & community!

Guatemalan artisans use locally sourced plants and herbs to create dye baths that they apply to cotton or rayon threads. They use a banana tree trunk solution to fix the color and help stabilize the dye, ensuring the color will never run.

Time to create: 4-6 days

• 100% cotton - Cotton
• 10" W x 65" L
• Care instructions: Cold hand wash recommended.

By purchasing a Tesoros Maya scarf, you will be directly supporting the artistry and the work of two amazing ladies: Anita and Maria, two sisters and master weavers from San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala. ⁠Your purchases will allow them the opportunity to preserve their cultural knowledge of natural dyes & ancient weaving techniques.

Anita and Maria use all natural dyes in the creation of all their beautiful products.

Process: The "Ikat" design is process that begins by tying knots onto warped threads, which are then plunged into natural dye baths. When the threads have been dyed and dried, the knots are removed revealing the designs, then the threads can be woven into this textile.

Time to create: 5-7 days

• 100% cotton - Silky & Soft Cotton
• 10" W x 75" L
• Colors: - Black background with Teal & Royal Blue dyes
• Care instructions: Cold hand wash recommended.

By popular demand, we are bringing you these authentic Guatemalan belts for you to wear as it's original form...a belt ("faja"). These are traditional belts from Guatemala used by Mayan women to hold up their skirts. They were entirely hand woven on a back strap loom.

Belts are made in different lengths and widths. Most of them are wrapped several times around the waist with the ends tucked into the skirt.

This handwoven textile belt has two ring closures to make this belt easy to wear and adjust.

If the end is to long for you, you can simply cut the end of the belt to adjust it to your preferred length and leave the ends raw.

Features:

• 100% handwoven
• 100% cotton
• Dimensions: 86” inches in  length x 1.5” inches in width
• Note: Please note this is a vintage item and has been pre loved by an indigenous Mayan women. It's wear and imperfections is what makes this belt one of a kind and unique.

By popular demand, we are bringing you these authentic Guatemalan belts for you to wear as it's original form...a belt ("faja"). These are traditional belts from Guatemala used by Mayan women to hold up their skirts. They were entirely hand woven on a back strap loom.

Belts are made in different lengths and widths. Most of them are wrapped several times around the waist with the ends tucked into the skirt.

This handwoven textile belt has two ring closures to make this belt easy to wear and adjust.

If the end is to long for you, you can simply cut the end of the belt to adjust it to your preferred length and leave the ends raw.

Features:

• 100% handwoven
• 100% cotton
• Dimensions:  86” inches in  length x 1.5” inches in width
• Note: Please note this is a vintage item and has been pre loved by an indigenous Mayan women. It's wear and imperfections is what makes this belt one of a kind and unique.