Cotton Huipil, created on a backstrap loom, its embroidery means the universe, mother earth, the river and toads, semi-rectangular garment
This garment is made in the state of Chiapas, it is made with the Waist Loom technique, it takes around 3 days to create this garment.
Details:
Material: Cotton
Size: One size/Onesize
Measurements: 57cm wide by 70cm long
Origin: Chiapas
Washing: Hand
Drying: Shadow
Work: Waist Loom
*The Balam Huipiles are garments that have hardly changed over time, they are not so stylized but highly embroidered, in them our artisans represent their symbols, customs, flora and fauna. They are usually square or rectangular and are heavily embroidered.