Product Description
Upcycled Hand Woven Zip Purse from Chichicastenango Guatemala, Made from a Traditional Blouse "Huipil" and Skirt "Corte" 9.5" 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.
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.
