Oaxaca artisans accused American brands J Marie Collections and Tuckernuck of cultural appropriation for copying traditional huipil patterns.

It’s a win-win for us both. For more info, see the Disclosure Policy. The traditional huipil from the Yucatan Peninsula (pronounced wee-pill, or wee-peel) is a vibrant symbol of Mayan culture ...

While doña Sebastiana could at first be mistaken for a wealthy Creole, given her abundant lace and jewels, she also wears a woven huipil, the loose-fitting overdress of indigenous women. Her dark skin ...