Huipil Top - San Juan La Laguna

$202.00

This gorgeous NEWLY woven Huipil top is from the village of San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala on the shores of Lake Atitlan.

This huipil is beautiful with its simple but elegant Deep Red color as a base. It is woven on a medium weight cotton blend red background with white stripes. The collar is decorated with the tradition rings radiating from the opening and the square of squares on both the front and back; symbolizing the Mayan calendar. Stunning wearable art!

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 sales are final.**

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

Flat Measurements:

  • This huipil fits like a XL, but can easily be worn as a Large and a loose Medium
  • Bust (armpit to armpit) - 28" inches wide
  • Length - 21.5” inches long
  • 100% Cotton
  • 100% Handmade- base woven in a backstrap loom and embroidery was handwoven 
  • Condition: Newly handwoven, never worn.
  • This vintage Huipil was personally 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.
  • For a better care, we recommend hand wash
  • Dry flat