Huipil - Quetzaltenango (Xela) Guatemala,  Woman's H_Q_15_02
Huipil - Quetzaltenango (Xela) Guatemala,  Woman's H_Q_15_02
Huipil - Quetzaltenango (Xela) Guatemala,  Woman's H_Q_15_02
Huipil - Quetzaltenango (Xela) Guatemala,  Woman's H_Q_15_02
Huipil - Quetzaltenango (Xela) Guatemala,  Woman's H_Q_15_02

Huipil - Quetzaltenango (Xela) Guatemala, Woman's H_Q_15_02

Terra Experience Used Huipil Collection

Regular price $50.00 Sale

Quetzaltenango (Xela) Guatemala Woman's Huipil ---  This wide 3-panel Xela huipil is beautifully brocaded with birds (peacocks or quetzals), diamonds and other geometric patterns on probably a back-strap loom.  The two randa stripes down the front are are nicely embroidered and typical of Quetzaltenago Huipils.  Neckline has flowers that are machine embroidered. Neck is nicely trimed with a black "velvet".  Base material is cotton and likely some other mixed threads. I am not sure if it is woven in Xela or another village for finishing and use in Xela.

Condition:  Good used condition.  The huipil shows light wear, a few loose threads and some even light graying and discoloration in the white base material.  Sides seams open (could be easily sown closed). Panels appear to have 6 selvage edges.

Huipil Dimensions: 

  • Width:  37 inches shoulders
  • Length: 23 inches
  • Neck: 6.7 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep . Style: oval
  • Weight:  Approx 1.8 pound

* Remember the huipil's width should be at least 1.5 to 2 times your shoulders width, to allow for fitting your frame and to cover part of your upper arms.