Clothing

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: 55" inches in length x 1.5" inches 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.

Hand-woven on a back-strap loom, this soft Huipil is originally from San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala.

This pre-loved top was hand-woven on a back-strap loom with cotton in a Purple Plum base. This top will add a geometric and flashy style to your wardrobe. 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.

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 top will fit a MEDIUM to LARGE frame - Please note that this top runs short!
• Bust (armpit to armpit) - 31” inches wide
• Length - 18” inches long
• Arm Opening - 7.5" inches wide
• 100% Cotton

• 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.

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

• Care: 

  • 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

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 of deer on the upper part of the huipil. Deer are considered a symbol of strong, stable, regal energy by the Maya. They represent all of the animal kingdom. Deer also encompass the four levels of being: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. The energies of the deer also signify the binding forces between an individual and their family.

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.

• Bust (armpit to armpit) 32” inches wide
• Length 24.5” 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.

• 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.

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

 CARE:

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

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.

• Bust (armpit to armpit) 33” inches wide
• Length 24.5” 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) - 7" inches wide open

• 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.