Huipil 69: San Juan Cotzal

//This is a One-of-a-Kind artwork listed on our Artisan Direct section, brought to you straight from the weavers.//

Oh, how we love the traditional güipiles (also spelled "huipiles") from San Juan Cotzal! The small animals, especially birds, featured in appealing color combinations. 

This pre-loved piece is being sold by the weaver herself, who is a member of the cooperative of weavers from the town. Filled with supplementary weft brocade figures, this piece blends the colors very nicely, full of brocaded birds. Each pattern carries a unique traditional meaning. See what the weavers said about them here on our blog.

The neck opening is a bit snug but physically still large enough for Sucy (the model) to put on and take off without difficulty, adorned with meticulous hand-embroidery. Some of the selvages are cleanly finished on the loom (woven), and others have been cut and then secured with machine stitching.

This huipil is beautiful to wear and/or use as decoration. Please do not cut this handwoven gem as it is full of tradition and heritage.

Handwoven by Elvira 

Measurements:

Width:  23.5 inches

Length: 22 inches

Material: Cotton

Care: Wash by hand or in gentle cycle with cold water and line-dry or lay flat in indirect sunlight, preferably with the garment inside out.