HUIPIL OF COBÁN

Huipil made on a backstrap loom, with handmade Rococo embroidery on the neck and sleeves.

This garment is originally from the Cobán region. It requires around ten days of work to prepare.

Details

Material: Cotton

Size: One size

Measurements: 83cm wide, 63cm long

Origin: Cobán Region

Washing: Hand or Dry Cleaning

Drying: Shadow

Technique: Backstrap loom and hand embroidery

The Balam Huipiles are garments that have changed little over time, they are not very stylized, but with a lot of embroidery. In them, the artisans represent their symbols, customs, flora and fauna.