Huipil Dress from Guatemala
This gorgeous huipil dress was woven in the highland village of Nahuala, Guatemala. The motifs include Quetzals, which are the national bird of Guatemala and the most valued bird of the Maya. In ancient times, killing a quetzal resulted in the death penalty, for they were considered sacred. Male quetzal tail feathers grow several feet long, and were collected for headdresses and regalia for Maya royalty.
The bottom part of this tunic is woven from cotton on a treadle loom. The fabric does have a few flaws in it, as it is handmade. Once the fabric wears out, as is likely to happen over time, the backstrap woven huipil top can easily be removed and reworked into a new dress.
If you prefer to wear this as a dress, rather than a tunic, it is possible to sew the sides of the tunic together. Alternately, you can wear this over tights with a fabric belt.
Please contact us if you have any questions!
PRODUCT INFO
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RETURN & REFUND POLICY
This item is non-refundable. In the event that it is damaged, please notify us within 1 week of delivery so we can make arrangements to have it shipped back to us.
SHIPPING INFO
FAST SHIPPING WITH FEDEX IS INCLUDED FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE USA AND CANADA
Regular postage covered worldwide. Parcels are tracked and insured, but will take 3-6 Weeks. If you would like us to ship to you with Fedex or DHL, please contact us with your address and zip/postal code for a price quote.
Email us at folklorica@proton.me
TEXTILE TOUR AVAILABLE
In April 2026, we have a fantastic textile tour available for Guatemala. Our tour begins in Honduras, to visit the stunning ancient city of Copan before heading through several textile towns of the Guatemalan Highlands. If you would like to join us for direct purchasing, please contact us at folklorica@proton.me for a detailed itinerary.
