Huipiles

A gorgeous handwoven huipil from the Amuzgo people of Guerrero. It is made of hand spun cotton in it's natural colors. The brown is a local cotton called coyuchi and the green is algodon verde (green cotton)Truly fine and masterful weaving and a very special garment.
This huipil is a masterpiece of an accomplished artisan.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 29"
Length 50"

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Wonderful San Juan Atitlan huipil. This is from my own collection. Hand woven and thickly embroidered with several techniques. This is the most beautiful example from this area that I have seen. The last photo shows where reinforcements have been done to the inside. Some of the white stripes were threadbare from use.

Size is width 33 x length 39 inches

These are great year round. In the winter I wear them over a light sweater and they are very cozy!

These make great wall hangings.

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These blouses, called huipiles, because of the shape, are iconic of Oaxaca. These bring to mind the magical realism of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Extravagant blossoms too lush and magical to be believed. This one is in excellent vintage condition. A gorgeous floral motif on a brown satin base.

Chest 25" across
Length 20"

It is a size M now but could be taken in to be smaller if you wish.

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.

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

Wonderful San Juan Atitlan huipil. This is from my own collection. Hand woven and thickly embroidered with several techniques. This is the most beautiful example from this area that I have seen. The last photo shows the reinforcement done to the inside. Some areas were threadbare from use.

Size is width 35.5 x length 35 inches

These are great year round. In the winter I wear them over a light sweater and they are very cozy!

These make great wall hangings, I'll be happy to supply the dowel to hang the huipil upon request.

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 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 26" across
Length 29.5"

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

A gorgeous handwoven huipil from the Amuzgo people of Guerrero. It is made of hand spun cotton in it's natural colors. Truly masterful weaving and a very special garment.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 30"
Length 48.5"

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

This is a gorgeous handwoven huipil from San Bartolo Yautepec Sierra Sur region Oaxaca. The huipil is woven of hand spun, hand dyed cotton. The patttern is miniscule as the weaving is very fine. A very special piece by a master weaver.

This was purchased from the artisan at asking price.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 34"
Length 44"

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

A gorgeous handwoven huipil from the Amuzgo people of Guerrero. It is made of hand spun cotton in it's natural colors. Truly masterful weaving and a very special garment. Don't know what it is about this particular huipil but it it seems to glow somehow.
This huipil is a masterpiece of an accomplished artisan.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 25"
Length 39"

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

This is a gorgeous handwoven huipil from San Bartolo Yautepec Sierra Sur region Oaxaca. The huipil is woven of hand spun, hand dyed cotton. The patttern is miniscule as the weaving is very fine. A very special piece by a master weaver.

Can be worn as a minidress or a tunic.

This was purchased from the artisan at asking price.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 24"
Length 34"

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

Outrageously awesome San Mateo Ixtatán huipil. Hand embroidery on inside and outside sided. These blouses are very rare! It is in very good condition. Please not that it has some black marks on the back and has been lovingly repaired in one area.

These are great year round.

measures 32 x 25"

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This style of embroidery for the Istmo Tehuantepec region of oaxaca are iconic of Oaxaca.
This panel was originally intended to become a blouse that would have been worn to events and for ceremonial purposes. The neck hole has not yet been cut into it.The vast majority now are machine embroidered and do not compare to the one in this listing.
This one is in excellent vintage condition considering the age. Please see the photos for condition.

35 x 23

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!

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

This is a gorgeous finely handwoven huipil from the Costa Chica of Oaxaca. The huipil is woven of soft hand spun cotton. . The beautiful purple color is made from a dye called purpura that comes from a labor intensive method using sea snails. This color is seen less and less now. 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 25.5" across
Length 40"

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"

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 23" across
Length 27"

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

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.

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