Upcycled Hand Woven Floral Zip Purse from Chichicastenango Guatemala, Made from a Traditional Blouse "Huipil" and Skirt "Corte" 9" x 6.25" with Coral Tassel Accent, Floral Purse, Floral Corte Skirt, Floral Zip PUrse, Floral Huipil, Floral Textile Purse, Handwoven Textile Purse

The back of the Zip Purse is made from the "Corte", the traditional Mayan women's skirt usually woven on a treadle loom by men.

The flower motifs used in weaving are usually the native flowers of Guatemala, like roses, lilies, violas, pansies, gladioli, and cactus flowers. All of these flowers bloom abundantly throughout the year. The Mayans view flowers as symbols of life and fertility.

Upcycled Handwoven Floral Zip Purse Made From Traditional Guatemalan Huipil & Corte with Tassel

$28.95

Upcycled Hand Woven Floral Zip Purse from Chichicastenango Guatemala, Made from a Traditional Blouse "Huipil" and Skirt "Corte" 9" x 6.25" with Coral Tassel Accent

The flower motifs used in weaving are usually the native flowers of Guatemala, like roses, lilies, violas, pansies, gladioli, and cactus flowers. All of these flowers bloom abundantly throughout the year. The Mayans view flowers as symbols of life and fertility.

Each Bag is a piece of a handwoven huipil blouse that was once worn by a Mayan woman from the Guatemalan highlands. Pieces of these treasured textiles are used to make modern bohemian clutch bags.

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Upcycled Hand Woven Floral Zip Purse from Chichicastenango Guatemala, Made from a Traditional Blouse "Huipil" and Skirt "Corte" 9" x 6.25" with Coral Tassel Accent

Each Bag is a piece of a handwoven huipil blouse that was once worn by a Mayan woman from the Guatemalan highlands. Pieces of these treasured textiles are used to make modern bohemian clutch bags.

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