Vintage collection-

San Mateo Ixtatán Ceremonial huipil 

Large thick heavy Huipiles from SaN Mateo Ixtatán 

Hand embroidered on both inside and outside, front and back. These textiles come with variations including the addition of collars, and embroidered black cats in the center of the star emblems. Star emblems are most commonly used with local animals and flowers in the corners. This double sided woven huipil can take 9 months to a year to make. Commonly made very heavy and warm for the cold climate of its originated region. Which is the  village of San Mateo Ixtatán is located in  Huehuetenango. Native language spoken is the Mayan Chuj language. The region is known for It’s highly prized source of produced salts. Women haul the salt-water up the long mountainside in plastic jugs where they use it as is or boil it to make a tasty, white salt. The salt is most famous as K'ik' Atz'am, Sal Negra or black salt.

This huipil  is a vintage and commonly rare piece. Sold in a very much as is condition. There is still much vintage wear and marks shown on the collar. Please take this wear as the historical characteristics to this piece. 

measurements 

laying flat as shown in photo 

Top to bottom 30”

Width at top shoulder to shoulder 44”

bottom width 48”

top can be worn as a top or as wall tapestry. 
Weavers are very happen to see their huipil tops worn by those of other nationalities. They are very proud to see their tops worn. So rest assured that is is ok to be worn

All Sales final. No returns. No cancellations.

 Sales are non transferable.

*We try our best to capture the color and quality of each item. Color may still varies due to lighting conditions at time of photo taken

As with all leather and handmade goods, fine craftsmanship is expected yet perfection is not part of its character. This is all the true nature of one of a kind artisan items. Every piece of leather will have characteristics of a raw nature or what one would imagine as “imperfections”. The more that is seen, the more of it’s true form it is in.

This also applies to the nature of handwoven and vintage textiles. Slight pulls or loose threads can be found. Wear is also noticeble. As this is a blouse once worn by indeginous Mayan women. Please understand that this is all part of the beauty of these products.

Your purchase has contributed to our goal of being an ethical sourcing shop. Respectfully paying our artisan partners and partner weavers a fair And just pay for their textiles and products. We all thank you for your support in our mission! 

Any questions or concerns please bring to my attention before your purchase. 

Thank you,
Maria’s Artisan Shop

Any questions or concerns please bring to my attention before your purchase.

Thank you,
Maria’s Artisan Shop