What Are Called Huipiles?
The Huipil, or the Top/Torso Portion of the Traje (Traditional Indigenous Womens' Dress), Is Worn by the Mayan People of Guatemala as an Expression of Ethnic...
The huipil, or the top/torso portion of the traje (traditional indigenous womens' dress), is worn by the Mayan people of Guatemala as an expression of ethnic identity.
What does huipil mean?
This garment, worn by descendants of the ancient Maya, has come to represent indigenous solidarity and defiance amid oppression. The basic shape of the huipil is simple, and identical all across Guatemala: two lengths of hand-woven fabric, stitched together to form a square blouse.
Why do people wear huipiles?
Huipiles for fiestas (or velas as they are known on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec) are the most elaborate and are reserved for weddings, burials, and women with greater economic resources. The style of huipiles often indicates the class and ethnicity of the wearer.
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