Huipiles

This is a gorgeous handwoven huipil from the Costa Chica of Oaxaca. The huipil is woven of hand spun cotton and the weave is a special textural technique. The brown color is the natural color of the native coyuchi cotton from the region. Huipiles from this region are difficult to come by and this is a fabulous example.

This was purchased from the artisan at asking price.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 26"
Length 28"

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This is a gorgeous handwoven huipil from the Costa Chica of Oaxaca. The huipil is woven of hand spun cotton and the weave is a of traditional design. The purple color is a naturally derived from a labor intensive snail based dye. Huipiles from this region are difficult to come by and this is a fabulous example.

This was purchased from the artisan at asking price.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 26"
Length 28"

For more great huipils and tops from around the world check out the tops section of our shop!

A gorgeous and very special handwoven huipil from the coast of Oaxaca of hand spun cotton. Truly masterful hand woven piece of handspun hand dyed cotton. The skill required to create these patterns is on a backstrap loom considerable. Huipiles from this region are very difficult to come by. It was purchased at asking price from the artisan.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 32" across
Length 24"

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Wonderful hand-embroidered huipil from Yalalag, Oaxaca. Cotton base with cotton embroidery and rayon tassels.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 29" across
Length 41"

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These blouses, called huipiles, because of the shape, are iconic of Oaxaca. This is red satin with yellow floral motif is an older style that I have not seen produced any more in the past 20 years I have been visiting Oaxaca. The embroidery is done with a tiny hook. This is an old piece but I bought it without the neck hole having been opened up so it has never been worn so it is in perfect condition. Please note however the marks from where the garment was attached to a frame to allow for the embroidery. These will fade or disappear the first time this garment is washed.

Chest approx 25"
Length approx 21"
Would fit up to a size M

These make lovely wall hangings.

Both sides are embroidered with the same pattern.

The last trip to Oaxaca and the Istmo where these are made turned up very few of these old hand embroidered huipiles. I had known that they were hard to come by but not realized how nearly impossible they are to find now. So, this may be it! They are treasures.

If you are interested google Tehuana culture as it is fascinating. A matriarchal society where the feminine ideal is a strong woman of some girth! It is common in the istmo of Mexico to see these huipiles worn proudly displaying a big beautiful belly beneath.

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Wonderful hand-embroidered huipil from Yalalag, Oaxaca. Cotton base with cotton embroidery and rayon tassels.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 30"
Length 41"

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This is huipil made from an older pre 1980s Chichicastenango huipil and a gorgeous handwoven tsute, also from Guatemala. The dress is all cotton with very fine and wonderful cotton embroidery.

W 29 x L 43 inches

Its shown here worn as a tunic but would be great as a dress also.

A gorgeous and very special handwoven huipil from the coast of Oaxaca of hand spun cotton. Truly masterful hand woven piece of handspun hand dyed cotton, dyed in indigo and cochinilla both are natural and labor intensive dyes to use. The skill required to create these patterns on a backstrap loom is considerable. Huipiles from this region are very difficult to come by. It was purchased at asking price from the artisan.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 30"
Length 28"

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A very wonderful and unusual Nahuala huipil. An all-cotton handwoven base with extensive hand embroidered brocade. The motif is are universal diamonds, diamonds that represent the universe. This fine example is in very good condition.

Please note some very light colored marks on the white base and a very small hole under the armpit.

measures W32 x L29 inches.

These are great year round. In the winter They can be worn over a light sweater and are very cozy.

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A gorgeous handwoven huipil from the Costa Chica of Oaxaca, home to an Afro-Mexican culture. The huipil is handwoven of soft hand spun cotton and fit with a satin collar embroidered in lively colors of all manner of wonderful creatures and plants. This is a traditional style of huipile from this region. This is a terrific example purchased from the artisan.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 24"
Length 26"

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A gorgeous and very special handwoven huipil from the coast of Oaxaca of hand spun cotton. Truly masterful hand woven piece of handspun hand dyed cotton. The skill required to create these patterns is on a backstrap loom considerable. Huipiles from this region are very difficult to come by. It was purchased at asking price from the artisan.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 31"
Length 39"

For more great huipils and tops from around the world check out the tops section of our shop!