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Guatemalan woman sits among huipils, about to be recycled into handbags, purses, etc.

Huipil (Wee-peel) is the Spanish term for the traditional blouse worn by Mayan women in Guatemala. It is the most significant part of her costume, and to the knowledgeable observer it identifies a women's village, social and marital status, religious background, wealth, and individual personality.

A well-woven huipil can last 20 to 30 years before it's sold at market and starts a second life as a rag, quilt, or handbag. Since these items are created from many different blouses, designs and styles will vary. Backgrounds of each item will also vary somewhat - some will be a more solid color, others will have stripes. But you get to choose the main background color.

The fair wages the artisans receive improves their living conditions and helps build a better life for themselves and their families.


Joyabaj Huipils
These huipils once were worn by Mayan women from Joyabaj. They're characterized by their dark, tightly woven cloth with light-colored appliqué, and woven collars.

Small Black Huipil Joyabaj handbag from Guatemala. Small Red Huipil Joyabaj handbag from Guatemala. New!

Small Joyabaj Huipil Handbags
$44.00 each

These huipil handbags sport handles that flow from the bag itself, and is sized for hand-held or shoulder use. A zippered inner pocket (about 5" x 7") helps keep your world organized. Cotton lined. Magnetic closure. Huipil designs will vary but will be similar to these with orange, red, brown, copper, green, brown tones. About 14" wide x 13" high for the main part of the bag. [DC:JOYHNDBG-S-color]

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Large Black Huipil Joyabaj handbag from Guatemala. Large Red Huipil Joyabaj handbag from Guatemala.

New! Large Joyabaj Huipil Handbags     $48.00 each

These huipil handbags are similar to the small bags above, but they're a bit wider. Cotton lined. Magnetic closure. Huipil designs will vary but will be similar to these with orange, red, brown, copper, green, brown tones. About 18" wide x 13" high for the main part of the bag. Handle works well for hand or shoulder use. Zippered inner pocket (about 3" x 7"). [DC:JOYHNDBG-L-color]

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Guatemalan huipil hand bag with huipils that have a constrasting white look, black background. Guatemalan huipil hand bag with huipils that have a constrasting white look- red background. New!

Small Joyabaj Huipil Handbags
with White Huipils
$44.00 each

These are the true, original colors of the huipils; other bags have had the huipil overdyed when they were given a second life as handbags. If you're looking for something brighter, with more contrast, these are the bags for you.

The handles flow from the bag itself, and is sized so the bag can be worn on the shoulder or held by hand. Bags include a zippered inner pocket (about 5" x 7"), cotton lining and magnetic closure. Huipil designs will vary but white will be a prominent color. About 14" wide x 13" high for the main part of the bag. [DC:JOYHNDBG-S-color-W]

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Joyabaj Huipil Bags
These huipil bags are lined, and close with a zipper at the top and a zippered pouch inside. Choose from two sizes and two colors. Designs and styles will vary.

joyobaj Huipil bags from Guatemala.

Large
JOYBAG-L-color

18" x 16"

$50.00

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Small
JOYBAG-S-color

15" x 11"

$38.00

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Joyabaj Shoulder Bags - from Huipils in Guatemala.

Joyabaj Huipil Large Purse with Ball Fringe     $32.00

This shoulder bag is a very functional size (12.5" wide by 11" high) and zips across the top to close. Fully lined. Very cool. Designs and styles will vary.
JOYPURSE-L

Choose Material Color:


Guatemalan Joyabaj purse from quipils.

Small Black Joyabaj Purse     $12.50
(left photo shows purse closed and with shoulder strap tucked away; right photo with flap open to reveal pockets.)
6" x 8"   Lined, with velcro closure. One zippered pocket with an open pocket above and below the zippered pocket. Designs and styles will vary.

JOYPURSE-S Black

   


Not Shown but Available:
JOYPURSE-S Red

   


Guatemalan Joyabaj coin / change purse from quipils.

Joyabaj Coin Purse    $9.00
Zipper top closure. Lined. Designs and styles will vary.
JOYCOIN-color    5" x 5"

Choose Back Color:

Also see a small Chichi huipil bag below, and a variety of change purses woven by Burmese women in Thailand's refugee camps.


San Juan Cotzal Huipils

Huipil bags from San Juan Cotzal, Guatemala.

These totes are sure to be a hit wherever you take them!

New!

Large Cotzal Huipil Bags
$50.00 each


Three panels make up the Cotzal huipil blouse, featuring alternating geometric bands, interspersed with figures of birds or 4-footed creatures, and they've been converted into these beautiful tote bags. Two straps top a 14" high bag that's about 18" at the top and a bit less than that at the bottom. To help hold lots of your belongings, the depth is about 5". There's one zippered pocket inside, and a zipper secures the top.

Colors currently available are primarily turquoise (shown) and blue, with a couple burgundy (shown). Colors and patterns vary. DC:CTZBAG-L

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Chichi Huipils
These huipils were once worn by Mayan women from Chichicastenango, Guatemala, and are characterized by colorful floral and geometric embroidery with starburst collars. Designs and styles will vary.

Huipil (Guatemalan blouse) tote bags.

New!Large Floral Huipil Bags     $56.00 each

What speaks of cheer, life, renewal and enjoyment more than flowers? You'll have a year-round abundance of flowers with these Guatemalan 14" high hand bags.

The base is 12" wide and 5" deep so you'll have lots of space, and the zipper at the top is 18" long. Inside there's a zippered 6.5" x 9" pocket. The back of the bag is the blue/black fabric. From the top of the bag to the apex of the 2 1" wide handles is 13".
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New!Large Chichi Huipil Tote Bags   $50.00 each
The 5" base of these colorful Guatemalan huipil totes create an abundance of space. They're about 20" wide and 12" high, with a zipper closure across the top, and a small zippered pocket within. Lined. (Note that what may appear to be a purse flap on one of the purse photos is not a flap - the original huipil had a black-edged square neckline, so that space is now filled in with more blouse fabric.) These totes have a top zipper closure. Designs and styles vary. DC:CHIBAG-L


Huipil bag from Guatemala - crafted by recycling huipils, women's blouses.

Designs and styles vary.

Color Preference

Huipil bag from Guatemala - crafted by recycling huipils, women's blouses.

Chichi Guatemalan Huipil totes with magnetic clasp. 14 x 13.

New!Small Chichi Original Huipil Totes   $44.00 each
More colorful tote choices! These huipil totes display the original colors of the huipils; the fabric has not been overdyed. There's a wide variety of designs and we've categorized them as geometrics, florals and combined geometrics and florals (seen above from left to right). The shoulder or arm straps curve gently from the 13" wide, 14" high bag body. They're lined, offer a magnetic closure, and include an interior zippered pocket. DC:HUIHNDBG-S-style

Style Preference


Chichi huipil returns to life as a handbag - overdyed, black material Chichi huipil returns to life as a handbag - overdyed, brown material

New!
Small Chichi Huipil Totes   $44.00
These bags are similar to the totes above - the major difference is that the huipil has been dyed, so the colors are more muted. The shoulder or arm straps curve gently from the 13" wide, 14" high bag body. They're lined, offer a magnetic closure, and include an interior zippered pocket. DC:HUIHNDBG-S-OD-color Note that almost all of these bags feature floral prints.

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Cosmetic bags from Guatemala.

Chichi Huipil Cosmetic Bags

These roomy cosmetic bags have a zippered closure at the top, and are nicely lined.

Medium Geometric Chichi Cosmetic Bag
$22.00

HUICOS-M2     10" x 8"

Small Geometric Chichi Cosmetic Bag
$19.00

HUICOS-S2     7" x 6"


Chichi Zippered small bag in floral print - from a Guatemalan huipil blouse.

Small Chichi Floral Bag     $9.50
6" x 4"
Zippered top, assorted designs
HUIZIP



"Rococo-style" Flowered Huipil Accessories

If you love flowers, you'll love the cell phone bags, purses, eye glass cases, and cosmetic bags that we offer from Guatemalan women's huipils.


New!"Luna" Purse with Round Handles   $50.00 each
Reusing Huipils from Guatemala to create rococo-style flower purses.

Pretty and practical - that's what these flowery "Luna" purses are! Dual cloth-covered, firm but flexible handles top a 13" wide, 9" high (to base of handles) lined purse. The back side of this Guatemalan purse is the same color as the handles. Available in blue, brown and purple. Snap closure and zipped interior pocket. Designs and colors will vary.
(Sorry - purple is out of stock.)

Color Preference:



New!"Trapezoid" Purse   $50.00 each
Reusing Huipils from Guatemala to create rococo-style flower purses. Reusing Huipils from Guatemala to create rococo-style flower purses.

This single-handled purse with a snap closure has the back the same color as the handle. Lined, with a zipped interior pocket. 17" wide at bottom and 12" high. Available in brown and purple. Designs and colors will vary.
(Sorry - purple is out of stock.)

Color Preference:


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