This is a more authentic huipil, all the embroidery is handmade:
The next one is not a traditional huipil, it's the sort of thing only tourists buy. It's not woven in a traditional loom, but all the embroidary is handmade. That green bird is a Quetzal.
I also bought two pillowcases and a set of handwoven placemats:
And a little brocaded purse that I quickly filled up with stuff:
Except for the blue huipil, I did not spend much money. In fact, it hurts me that some of these things are too cheap. All that labor for just a few dollars doesn't seem fair.
2 comments:
Gorgeous things.
What wonderful purchases you made. So beautiful!
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