Huipiles are part of the clothing worn by Mayan women in Guatemala.
The intricacy of the decoration and the often-vibrant colours of huipiles have long made the garments admired and sought after. This is, after all, one of the best-known of the South American textile traditions. These pieces embody tradition and history, as well as mythology and storytelling in their very threads.
This new-to-the-collection huipil has been added to the collection. It has not been catalogued yet nor has much research been done on the piece but this website has good information on the garments and their history.