VINTAGE TEXTILE
Colorful on white San Juan Cotzal huipil
This is a vintage handwoven huipil textile currently for sale at the textiles markets in Panajachel or Chichicastenango in Guatemala.
Fill out the enquiry form below for price and details about this huipil and I will contact the vendor for you.
All purchases are final.
How it Works
- Vendors take photos of huipiles on market day
- I upload photos here each week
- You enquire in the form below if you are interested
- I get the huipil price (and a damage report if necessary)
- I calculate shipping and include in the final price
- I add the Buy button for you to buy
- I organise worldwide shipping with DHL & payment to the vendor
Price Range
Pricing for vintage huipiles includes international shipping and ranges from:
USD $125 - $155 | Ship to USA
GBP £110 - £135 | Ship to UK
EUR €130 - €160 | Ship to EU
AUD $240 - $280 | Ship to AU
If you don't see your region above please fill in the Enquiry Form and I will calculate shipping to your region.
Shipping
The textiles are located in regional towns in Guatemala and it takes a week to organise a local courier to get them to the International Shipping depot in Antigua. Then it will be shipped via DHL and you will receive a tracking number.
Why I charge commission
My commission ensures I can continue connecting customers with vintage huipiles from Guatemala while sustaining my operations in Australia.
I always pay my vendors their full asking price, never engaging in bargaining. This commitment to fair trade ensures that local sellers can thrive in their business.
My pricing structure includes a commission that allows me to:
- Maintain an online platform
- Showcase each unique huipil
- Handle all enquiries
- Manage shipping and payment logistics
- Promote on various social media platforms
Your purchase empowers indigenous women entrepreneurs and allows more money to circulate in poorer communities.
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Product Information
All huipiles are vintage and may show signs of wear. I ask my vendors to send a report and photos if there are any stains or damage.
Mayan women do not have washing machines, so the huipil you receive has always been handwashed. I recommend for longevity to continue handwashing.
Many huipiles have cotton threads that have been dyed naturally, so when washing some colour may leech out. Mayan women always wash in room temperature water and add a handful of salt on the final rinse and this sets the colours each time. If your huipil runs some colour then please add salt to the final rinse.
Due to the handwoven and vintage nature of these products, small defects and signs of wear and tear, fading or ageing are not uncommon. We feel this only adds to the unique story behind each huipil.
Textile Provenance
Huipil (pronounced wee-peel) designs are infused with ancient Mayan traditions of nature, astrology and ritual. Designs and symbols, representing gods, the natural world and protection for the household are interwoven throughout the fabrics.
Corte designs (Mayan womans skirt) are most commonly a jaspè ikat that is unique to the Mayans. The variety within this design range from simple stripes with almost indiscernible ikat to richly complicated ikat designs depicting stylised animals and symbols of nature.
Tzute textiles are a ceremonial or all purpose rectangular cloth that is hand woven and often embroidered with elaborate stylised designs.
Brocade Weaving
Supplemental weft, a technique integral to the art of weaving, involves the introduction of an extra yarn or thread into the fabric, contributing intricate patterns and embellishments.
Particularly utilized in crafting the brocade textiles for huipiles, this method is known for its time-consuming and intricate nature.
Skilled artisans carefully weave supplemental weft threads, investing significant time and attention to detail, to achieve the unique and elaborate designs featured here.
The complexity of this process adds a touch of artistry to each huipil, making it a distinctive and luxurious addition to your wardrobe.
What Customers Say
My huipil has just arrived!!! I’m so thrilled! It is exactly as I had imagined it to look and feel, and i am so delighted!! I also have to add that it is the first time i make a purchase of any kind through Instagram, and i am so grateful that i came across you… honest and honourable! Thank you for the most wonderful experience and for the beautiful huipil!
Louisa
The huipiles arrived safely. They are soft and yummy! Thanks💙
Supamas
My huipil arrived and I love. It has a beautiful patina. I will be hanging this over a chair during the holidays.
Toni
I received the huipiles. They are gorgeous.
Andrea
The huipil arrived. It’s a beauty !! So much heavier than the ones I have from Mexico. Dense weaving. Embroidery. Magnificent ! I’m cleaning up threads and thinking about whether or not to sew up the sides. I saw you on insta using it as a ruana. Looked good. Thank you for your good eye and for the work you do.
Holly
I just got my beautiful pieces!! I can't wait to sew them back into shirts!!! They are amazing🥰
Chloe
They arrived! They are so gorg!!! Even more so in person.
Cheryl
They are so lovely!!🥰 I can't really wear them in this weather but I will wear them all the time in summer! Thank you so much!!❤️
Sanghee
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