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Vintage Guatemalan Huipil Textile
Figural Handwoven & Embroidered Wall Art
A striking vintage Guatemalan huipil textile featuring intricate figural embroidery with animals, human figures, and geometric motifs in vibrant multicolor threads.
This piece showcases exceptional craftsmanship, with dense, detailed stitching across the entire surface—creating a dynamic and visually rich textile.
Originally part of a traditional garment, it now functions beautifully as a statement wall hanging or textile art piece.
Details:
- Origin: Guatemala
- Material: Handwoven cotton with embroidery
- Design: Figural (animals, human forms, geometric motifs)
- Colors: Multicolor on bright pink
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age consistent with handmade textiles. Structurally strong with vibrant color throughout.
Why This Piece Stands Out:
- Highly detailed figural storytelling
- Rich, saturated colors
- Dense embroidery throughout
- Rare combination of animals and human figures
Perfect For:
- Statement wall art
- Collected interior spaces
- Textile collectors
- Layered bohemian or global decor
Each thread was woven on a backstrap loom, a process that has remained largely unchanged for centuries.
Details
• Handwoven cotton base
• Hand-embroidered cotton thread
• Naturally and/or commercially dyed fibers
• Estimated age: Vintage, 1980s-90s
• One of a kind
• Sourced in Guatemala
Styling
A striking piece for layered, collected interiors - ideal for bohemian, global, or eclectic spaces. Beautiful displayed as wall art, framed textile, or incorporated into a curated design setting.
Authentic handmade textile sourced in Guatemala.
