Vintage Guatemalan Mayan Huipil Chichicastenango Circa 1970's hotsell Handmade Hand Woven Hand Embroidered Poncho Kaftan Caftan Geometric Authentic

Stunningly Beautiful Vintage Mayan Guatemalan Huipil with hand embroidery.

Exquisite, Colorful Design!

Circa 1980's , owning a Huipil is an amazing way to own a genuine piece of Mayan history.

Measures:

31 inches across the shoulders

28 inches shoulder to bottom

25 inches centre front of neck to bottom


Hand woven on a backstrap loom and hand embroidered, this piece is in fantastic used condition for its age.

The colours in this piece are still incredibly vibrant

Made from 3 handwoven panels hand embroidered together

Circa 1970's From the village of Chichicastenango in the Central highlands of Guatemala

The hand embroidery on this piece is incredible, just stunning - It would make a beautiful bag - we offer custom made bags by our in house artisan, using top quality leather. Please contact for details

Huipils from Chichicastenango are known to have some of the finest and most elaborate embroidery work. This piece is a spectacular example of intricate Mayan design. The embroidery is done entirely by hand in a fantastic array of vibrant colors. Three panels are used to make this huipil, meaning three separate weaves and three separate panels of embroidery.


A huipil of this quality can take many months to hand weave on a back strap loom. The back strap loom is a small hand loom used to make one slim weave at a time. The resulting fabrics, known as panels, are usually only 8"- 16" wide. 2-3 panels are joined together lengthways to create the base of a huipil. The fact that this garment is made using a back strap loom and is also made with a very fine weave of cotton results in the garment lasting for generations and the quality never fading. The outcome of years of experience is this truly beautiful yet sturdy masterpiece of weaving.

Please note that this item is vintage and can be up to 50 years old, so do not expect brand new and perfect, this is an historic, but still wearable item. Small imperfections are possible , however, any obvious flaws are always mentioned and photographed

Fabric stretching, loose threads and light soiling are not to be considered a defect, but rather a testament to its long hard life

Hand washable in cold water

Please check all pictures carefully

All items in my store are pre loved and can be up to 60 years old. Do not expect brand new and perfect.

These items of clothing have been worn for many years, sometimes by several generations of the same Mayan family, and could show some signs of wear. Sun fading, light soiling, thread pulls and fabric stretching are all possible. These should not be seen as imperfections, rather testaments to the long and varied history of the piece. However, any serious signs of damage such as holes or tears are always noted and photographed.

All Huipiles are 100% Cotton ( Excluding any metallic threads which are sometimes woven into the fabric )

Cortes occasionally have a mix to fibres to give them added strength and durability for their use as skirts

I strive to be 100% honest and want you, the buyer, to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you are, please leave me a review. If not, please contact me and give me the opportunity to make sure you are happy.

Purchase any two items from my store on the same order and second one ships for only $15

SHIPPING COSTS

Please note that shipping costs are not inflated.
It is expensive to ship from here in Guatemala. The first pound of weight costs $27 USD , it then gets progressively cheaper per pound

Some sellers offer free or reduced shipping simply by inflating the cost of the item being shipped. I do not.

I believe in offering beautiful, vintage pieces at the cheapest rate possible, whilst paying the ladies selling them, a good and fair price.

I hotsell strongly believe in fair trade practices and when traveling to many of the isolated villages, my friend Ingrid Aracely Pocon , who is Cackchiquel Mayan travels with me, to interact with the ladies selling their garments in their native tongues ensuring a fair price.

Quite often it is possible to ship more than one item for the lowest price from the shipping company. Please ask and I will be happy to help

PLEASE NOTE:

Government permit

All vintage items require a government permit before they can be shipped from Guatemala, to ensure they do not have historical significance. This process can take up to 10 business days, hence delivery time of 21 days. As soon as the permit is issued, the item/items will be released to UPS and a tracking number provided, delivery will then be within 3 days