Huipil 56: Tactic

//A new Artisan Direct listing from our partners in Tactic!//

This is a pre-loved traditional huipil being sold by the weaver herself. Please note that this particular piece is a bit more stiff in texture than others, due to the cotton blend thread used.

The three-panel style each handwoven with four selvages is typical of Tactic, Alta Verapaz, and makes for easy and beautiful wearing paired with high-waisted bottoms. All four selvages are meticulously finished on the loom, showing excellent mastery by the weaver.

This type of huipil (traditional blouse) is regionally worn with gathered flowy corte (wrap skirt), and the combination is really beautiful. But feel free to combine with other kinds of skirts or jeans.

Brocaded figures include horses, deer, and crabs. Handwoven and being sold by Manuela.

The neck opening is large enough for comfortable wearing. We think this piece fits like size S/M.

Material: Cotton blend for base, cotton for supplementary weft

Care: Hand wash separately and line dry or lay flat to dry inside out. Colors should not bleed, but best to be careful with handwovens.

Measurements:

Width:  38 inches 

Length: 19 inches