
Textiles
Textile skills in Latin America center chiefly on the creation of clothing Throughout its long history, New World native costume has continued to evolve, absorbing new features, yet incorporating elements of ancient cultures in sewing, embroidery, knitting and weaving. Before the Spanish conquests, intricate textiles were present in occasions both grand and mundane; from offerings to the gods, to priestly adornment, to serving as dowry payments, to swaddling a newborn child, or to wrapping a deceased member of society in preparation for the Afterworld. During the Spanish Period, European methods of textile production were introduced, though simultaenously, native modes of dress were discouraged, if not absolutely forbidden.
Following the independence of Latin American countries from Spanish rule, indigenous textile arts experienced a re-birth, blending modern and traditional aspects of the craft. Within various regions, highly specific techniques, colors and patterns evolved within the scope of costume, making individual articles of clothing the very definition of place. Time marches on, however, and these distinctions are becoming blurred, sometimes vanishing altogether. As a result, fine examples of indigenous folk art textiles are story unto themselves.


Round Crochet Colorful Coin Purse, Guatemala 3.5" x 3.5" (set of 3)

Hand woven Guatemalan purse 8" x 9" 076
Graduation Cords, Tassels, (set of 3) Multi color woven belt, rainbow, wide, soft, ethnic, South American, Hippie, Boho, Festival, Mexican, Guatemala belt, guitar strap

Keith King Handwoven Chajul Faja from Guatemala, Vintage Textile, Hand Embroidered with Asymmetrical Motifs, Folk Art Home Decor

Embroidered Belts Hat Band Wrap Around Tie Blue Multi Color Western Guatemala, Cute Decorative Belt

Embroidered Belts Hat Band Wrap Around Tie White Gray Black Western Guatemala, Cute Decorative Belt

Two Cat Zipper Crochet Colorful Coin Purse, Guatemala 4" x 4.75" (set of 3)

Light Brown LLallagua Manta Bolivia, Table Cover, Vintage, Handmade in Bolivia, Ethnic Textile 47x48

Bolivian Cotton Sweater, Women's One Size Fits All

Handwoven Vintage Santiago Atitlan Huipil, Authentic Blue Bird & Flower Guatemalan Blouse

Handwoven Traditional & Authentic Huipil, Purple & Magenta Guatemalan Blouse 29"x25"

Handwoven Traditional Huipil, Authentic Red Bird & Flower Guatemalan Blouse 28"x25"

Handwoven Vintage San Juan Sacatapequez Guatemala Blouse, Traditional & Authentic Huipil

Handwoven Vintage Cotzal Guatemala Blouse, Traditional & Authentic Huipil

Handwoven Vintage Nebaj Guatemala Blouse, Traditional & Authentic Red Huipil

Handwoven Vintage Nebaj Guatemala Blouse, Traditional Authentic Red Base Huipil

Handwoven Vintage Nebaj Guatemala Huipil, Traditional Authentic Blouse

Handwoven Vintage Traditional Nebaj Guatemala Huipil, Authentic Bird Motif Blouse

Handwoven Vintage Traditional Nebaj Guatemala Huipil, Authentic Vintage Blouse 20"x23"

Handwoven Vintage Traditional Nebaj Guatemala Huipil, Authentic Black Embroidered Blouse 24"x26"

Zunil Cinta with Pom Poms, Vintage Traditional Guatemalan Weaving, Handmade, Vintage Folk Art Colorful Textile

Zunil Cinta with Pom Poms, Vintage Traditional Guatemalan Weaving, Handmade Vintage Textile

Zunil Cinta with Pom Poms, Vintage Traditional Guatemalan Weaving, Handmade, Vintage Folk Art Textile

Handmade Vintage Zunil Cinta with Pom Poms, Traditional Guatemalan Weaving

Handwoven Vintage Traditional Nebaj Guatemala Huipil, Authentic White Colorful Blouse

Handwoven Vintage Traditional Cotzal Huipil, Authentic White Colorful Guatemalan Blouse

Handwoven Vintage Traditional Cotzal Huipil, Authentic White Guatemalan Blouse

Handwoven Vintage Traditional Cotzal Huipil, Authentic Guatemalan Yellow Floral Blouse

Handwoven Vintage Traditional Cotzal Huipil, Authentic Guatemalan Blouse

Handwoven Vintage Traditional Cotzal Guatemalan Huipil, Authentic Blue Blouse

Handwoven Vintage Traditional Cotzal Guatemalan Huipil, Authentic Red Blouse

Handwoven Vintage Traditional Cotzal Guatemala Huipil, Authentic Floral Blouse

Handwoven Vintage Traditional Cotzal Guatemala Huipil, Authentic Colorful Blouse

Zunil Cinta with Pom Poms, Vintage Traditional Guatemalan Weaving, Handmade, Vintage Folk Art Color

Zunil Cinta with Pom Poms, Vintage Traditional Guatemalan Weaving, Handmade, Vintage Folk Art Colors

Vintage Colotenango Guatemala Skirt, Traditional Woman's Skirt, Authentic Textile

Vintage Todos Santos Guatemala Mens Pants, Red & White Stripped Pants

Machine Made Traditional Guatemalan Huipil, Angels Flower & Birds Blouse

Hand-Woven Traditional Cotzal Guatemala Huipil Blouse with Breast Feeding Opening 34"x23"

Hand-Woven Traditional San Pedro Saquetpquez Guatemalan Huipil, Authentic 32"x25"

Hand-Woven Traditional Nahuala Guatemalan Huipil, Navy Cat Motif Blouse 34"x25"

Hand-Woven Chajul Guatemala Traditional Huipil, Blue Bird Motif Blouse 25"x24"

Zunil Cinta with Pom Poms, Vintage Traditional Guatemalan Weaving, Handmade, Traditional Colors

Zunil Cinta with Pom Poms, Vintage Traditional Guatemalan Weaving, Handmade, Vintage Folk Art Colors, Green Belt

Hand-Woven Chajul Guatemalan Traditional Huipil, Vintage Blue Embroidered Blouse

Hand-Woven Guatemalan Traditional Huipil, Vintage Red Flower & Bird Blouse

Hand-Woven San Juan Cotzal Guatemala Traditional Huipil, Vintage Red Blouse

Hand-Woven Chajul Guatemalan Traditional Blouse, Vintage Navy Blue Bird Huipil

Hand-Woven Zunil Guatemala Traditional Huipil, Vintage Stripped Floral Blouse

Hand-Woven San Pedro Saquetapquez Guatemalan Huipil, Vintage Traditional Blue Blouse, Textile

Hand-Woven San Pedro Saquetapquez Guatemalan Geometic Shape Hupil, Vintage Textile

Hand-Woven San Pedro Saquetapquez Guatemalan Purple Geometic Shape Hupil, Vintage

Hand-Woven Almolonga Guatemala Colorful Vintage Huipil, Authentic Handmade Blouse

Hand-Woven Tecpan Guatemalan Vintage Flower & Bird Huipil with Breastfeeding Zipper

Hand-Woven San Antonio Aguas Calientes Guatemala Vintage Floral & Parrot Emboirdered Huipil Blouse

Hand-Woven San Antonio Aguas Calientes Guatemala Vintage Flower Embroidered Huipil

Hand-Woven San Antonio Aguas Calientes Guatemala Vintage Huipil, Black Blouse with Embroidered Birds & Flowers

Hand-Woven Tecpan Guatemala Vintage Huipil, White Bird Embroidered Authentic Blouse
