Piece of the Month – April 2026

Joyabaj
Quiché
Linguistic Community: K’iche’
Components of the attire: huipil and corte
Everyday wear

The huipil is woven on a backstrap loom using cotton and features geometric and floral designs hand-embroidered with acrylic threads.

Floral motifs in some Maya communities are associated with religious offerings.

The panels of the corte were woven on a foot loom and are joined by a Randa, hand-embroidered with acrylic threads.

The sash is woven on a backstrap loom, has ends finished with hand-embroidered details made with acrylic fibers. Materials: Mercerized cotton

What else do you know about this traditional attire?