Huipil

Because the weather in the Chuj community of San Mateo is very cold and windy, women make their huipiles using two or more layers of cloth -usually a new one placed over an old huipil- in order to protect themselves better. The characteristic geometric design and the birds shown on the huipil are embroidered in satin stitch, and the sticks that join the leaves together, in backstitch. In addition, the garment is finished with a broad, shirred neck, which was woven using the crochet technique in various colors and subsequently finished with a strip of lace.