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 ...

Rebozos, long rectangular shawls that came into style in Mexico in the 16th century, and the huipil, a woven and embroidered blouse or dress of pre-Columbian origin, are the main elements of ...

Exquisite craft, vibrant colours and symbolism are hallmarks of all three crafts explored in these films: the Huipil garment, the Tree Of Life sculpture, and alebrijes carvings. Episode one ...

In this case, while the huipil is not reserved for particular communities (anyone can wear the tunics), the Marant controversy illustrates the thin line between design inspiration and plagiarism.

No bag can be reproduced. The fabric is called "huipil" and comes from the traditional embroidered blouses worn by Mayan women. The art of creating each huipil has been passed on from generation ...

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 ...