Comalapa Guatemala (Cakchiquel) Mayan Huipils and Textiles

The Huipils we have for sale are pictured below, generally going from smaller sizes to larger sizes. Most are used huipils made in the last 20 years of a cotton & cotton/synthetic mix.. Click here to go directly to  * Infant & Small Child    *Girls     *Women's.  Huipils Other fun stuff from Comolapa:   Doll Outfits & Oil Paintings

Infant & Small Child

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Girl & Small

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H_CM_023 Girl/ Small Woman's Huipil Width: 24" Length:  19.5" Neck: 5"w, 4 "d Weight: 10oz. Price: $40

Comalapa ----- this 2-panel huipil was probably made on a treadle-loom. The huipil has a traditional red creya or stripe across its shoulders. It copies a somewhat older style with brown base, but like most Comalapa huipils it is made of a variety of primarily synthetic (acrylic?) thread. The panel edges are nicely hemmed.  In generally good condition with some loose threads and fading. It is shown on a friend of mine who is probably a woman's size 9 or 10.

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H_CM_030 Woman's Huipil   Width: 29 " Length:  21" Neck: V shape, 2"w * 4"l Weight: oz. Price: $35

Comalapa ----- Traditional geometric designs on this hand-woven on a in two panels, with the designs added using supplemental weft brocading. Two edges are selvage finished, others are hemmed. Threads used are a combination of cotton and cotton/synthetic mix. Neck nicely finished (look at closeup) Sides of huipil have been opened for display (could easily be stitched closed). In generally good condition. Light wear and some loose thread along base.

H_CM_020 Woman's Huipil   Width: 29.5 " Length:  21.5" Neck: 5.5"dw, 4.25d Weight: 15oz. Price: $50 sold

Comalapa ----- This pretty 2-panel huipil with brocaded doves and flowers was probably made on a treadle-loom. Like most Comalapa huipils it is made of a variety of primarily synthetic (acrylic?) thread. The panel edges are  hemmed on one side and open fringe on other. Decoration around neck is machine embroidered. Sides of huipil have been opened for display (could easily be stitched closed). The condition is generally good with a some loose threads and light wear on some of the brocading.

H_CM_031 Woman's Huipil   Width: 30 " Length:  27" Neck: 6"dw, 2.5"d Weight: 1.5# Price: $50

Comalapa ----- This beautiful huioil has wonderful birds and flowers. It was woven on a back-strap loom.  Like most Comalapa huipils it is made of a variety of primarily synthetic (acrylic?) thread. The panel edges have loose selvages and are an uneven length (easily hemmed, if you want to wear). Sides of huipil have been opened for display (again could easily be stitched closed).  The condition is generally good with a some loose threads and light wear on some of the brocading.

H_CM_022 Woman's Huipil   Width: 31 " Length:  24" Neck: 6"dw, 2.5"d Weight: 1.5# Price: $45

Comalapa ----- This pretty 2-panel huipil was probably made on a treadle-loom. The huipil has a traditional red creya or stripe across its shoulders. Like most Comalapa huipils it is made of a variety of primarily synthetic (acrylic?) thread. The panel edges are nicely hemmed. Sides of huipil have been opened for display (could easily be stitched closed). It has a zipper opening on one side for use by a new mother. The condition is generally good with a some loose threads and light wear on some of the brocading.

H_CM_024 Woman's Huipil   Width: 35 " Length:  25" Neck: 5" long and  easily opened along seam Weight: 1.5# Price: $50 sold

Comalapa ----- With birds and flowers this pretty 2-panel huipil was probably made on a treadle-loom. The huipil has a traditional red creya or stripe across its shoulders. Like most Comalapa huipils it is made of a variety of primarily synthetic (acrylic?) thread. The panel edges are hemmed. Sides of huipil have been opened for display (could easily be stitched closed).It does have several darts to make it more fitted. The condition is generally good with a some loose threads and light wear on some of the brocading.

H_CM_011 Woman's Huipil   Width: 33  " Length:  27" Neck: 8"w * 2"d (fits over my head) Weight: oz. Price: $45 sold

Comalapa ----- Hand-woven on a backstrap loom in two panels, with the designs added using supplemental weft brocading. All four edges of each panel are hemmed. Threads used are a combination of cotton and cotton/synthetic mix. Some wear along edge where two panels have been joined on one side. Other side has zippered opening for nursing. As with many Comolapa huipils, some looseness weaving along lower edge. Nicely finished neck opening that actually fits over my head. Sides of huipil have been opened for display (could easily be stitched closed). In generally good condition.

Comolapa Belts  (Being Added)

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F_CM_F1 Price:  $15.00   Flowers & Fruits Width:  1.25" Length: 82" (24" decor) Cond: good- bright colors with some loose threads

F_CM_F2 Price:  $20.00   Flowers & Birds Width:  1.25" Length: 67" (29" decor.) Cond:  used good-, nicely woven with even wear

F_CM_F3 Price:  $15.00   Flowers & Fruits Width:  1.4" Length:  84" (34" decor.) Cond:  used fair, wear along some portions of side of belt

F_CM_F4 Price:  $20.00 sold  Flowers Width:  1.5" Length: 82" (38"decor.) Cond:  used good some wear & loose threads

F_CM_F5 Price:  $20.00 sold    Flowers Width:  1.9" Length: 83" (36" decor.) Cond: used good, some wear

F_CM_F6 Price:  $15.00   Flowers Width:  1" Length: 92" (31" decor.) Cond:  used fair, moderate wear

F_CM_F7 Price:  $20.00   Flowers Width:  1.75" Length: 88" (31" decor.) Cond: used good, note base black portion of belt has fiber woven into weft

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Belts  Being Added 10/12

Sold Huipils from Comalapa

H_CM_003 H_CM_004 H_CM_005 H_CM_006 H_CM_007 H_CM_008

H_CM_009 H_CM_010 CM_011 woman's ? H_CM_012 child  H_CM_013 woman H_CM_014 girl H_CM_015 woman's H_CM_016 woman's H_CM_018 woman's

Fitting Tips ---  Huipils were traditionally made on a loom. Thus they are made of rectangular pieces and are not intended to be a fitted garment.  The width of the garment should be considerably larger (at least 25 to 33%) than the shoulders of the wearer.  Think about room to grow too! Mayan women often put tucks in a huipil's shoulder then remove them as a child grows.  Neck and head hole openings on Huipils are often small.  Note that we can not guarantee that the neck size of a Huipil fits you and your child.  If you want to wear some huipils you may have to open the neck opening and lightly stitch it. This is especially true of Huipils that have been woven on a back-strap loom.    Please check your neck and head measurements carefully!!!

Our Guarantee: We want you to be completely satisfied with our products.   If you are not, notify us within 30 days and return the item.  Depending on your choice we will refund your money (minus original cost of shipping) or give you a credit on another item.

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