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Indigo with gold lions and corn Nahualá Huipil
Indigo with gold lions and corn Nahualá Huipil
Vintage One-Off Textile
#11-61
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Fabric:
Light Weight Cotton
Traditional weave, handwoven in Guatemala
Size (cm):
76 wide x 71 high x 23 neck
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Product Details
This is an authentic vintage handwoven huipil textile currently for sale at the Chichicastenango and Panajachel textiles markets in Guatemala. These huipiles are generally purchased by Mayan women as going out wear, and worn on special occasions. Some huiples are ceremonial.
Huipiles are 1 or 2 rectangular woven panels sewn together with the head hole cut in the middle. They are not meant to be fitted and have no stretch in the fabric.
They are predominantly cotton, and very occasionally silk or wool. The Mayan women wear them tucked into a high waisted skirt, but westerners usually wear them untucked or as ponchos with the side seams open.
Shipping & Returns
SHIPPING
* Free International Shipping with DHL.
* Tarrif exemption for North America.
Huipiles ship directly from Guatemala and take 8–12 days to the USA or 10–16 days to other countries, arriving with DHL tracking.
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Customs duties or taxes are the buyer's responsibility.
RETURNS
Returns are accepted for undisclosed damage or a major stain not mentioned in the listing. Returns are not accepted for size, fit, weight, or colour variation — measurements are listed on every product, so please check before buying. Minor loose threads or fabric softening are normal for vintage textiles, not defects.
To request a damage return:
- Contact us within 3 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage.
- If approved, we'll send a prepaid return label.
- Return the item unwashed, unworn, and in original condition.
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Size and Fit
Huipiles can be worn as a casual fit blouse or a huipil that is much wider than you would normally wear can be worn as a poncho with the side seams open. If the huipil is quite short you can turn it at an angle so the peaks are at the front and back.
Mayans are a short race so generally the huipiles are between 50cm - 60cm long, but some are shorter. They look good worn untucked and just reaching your waist, but if you prefer hip length look for the longer huipiles. The cotton fabric tends to be much thicker than most western blouses so take that into account if you wish to tuck them in.
See size guide to find your fit.
Care Instructions
- Handwash your huipil in cool room temperature water with mild detergent.
- If your huipil bleeds colour while washing then during the final rinse add a handful of salt to the water. This helps set the natural dyes.
- Lay the huipil flat to dry in the shade, away from direct sunlight to avoid fading.
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Indigo with gold lions and corn Nahualá Huipil #11-61
Sale price$308.00 AUD
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How to Stye Your Huipil
One-of-a-Kind Craftsmanship — Every textile is a genuine vintage piece, hand-woven and hand-embroidered, nothing mass-produced.
Quality You Can Feel — The weight and durability of a genuine handwoven textile comes through in every piece.
Fair Trade, Always — Every vendor sets their own price. We never bargain, and every seller is paid in full.
Direct From the Source — Each piece is purchased directly from Mayan vendors at markets in Chichicastenango, Panajachel and Antigua.
Backed by Our Guarantee — If a piece arrives with undisclosed stains or damage, we offer a full return and refund so you can shop with complete confidence.
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Who You're Buying From
Lamour Artisans partners directly with independent Mayan vendors and market stall owners across traditional Guatemalan hubs like Chichicastenango and Panajachel. Rather than using mass suppliers, the brand works directly with individuals—such as young market entrepreneurs, and multi-generational textile matriarchs. These direct partnerships provide steady income and year-round economic support for local families and their surrounding Mayan communities.
Product Information
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. To offset this Mayan women always wash in cool, room temperature water. Never wash in warm water as that unlocks the dye.
If any colour leeches when washing in cool water then add a handful of salt on the final rinse and this sets the colours each time.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. We only sell genuine vintage huipiles already for sale in Guatemalan artisan markets — hand-woven by Mayan women, sourced directly from the vendors who own them.
No — sizing is based on the garment's actual flat pit-to-pit measurement, not standard clothing sizes. We offer Regular (closed sides) and Poncho (open sides) fits, each with its own chart.
See size chart
Hand wash in cool room temperature water. If dye runs, add a handful of salt to the final rinse. Air dry flat out of direct sunlight. Avoid machine washing or tumble drying.
Yes, worldwide via DHL — shipping is included in the price. 7–10 days to the USA, 10–15 days elsewhere.
Duties and taxes are the buyer's responsibility.
Refunds are honoured for damage or stains not disclosed in the listing. As every piece is one-of-a-kind vintage, minor colour/pattern variation is normal and not a fault.
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