Mayan Jacket – Handwoven Huipil Panels upsycled corte indigo

This artisan jacket is handcrafted in Guatemala from upcycled Mayan huipil and corte textiles. Each panel carries centuries of tradition, woven with ancestral techniques and filled with cultural storytelling.

✨ How to Wear It

A versatile and timeless piece — wear it layered over jeans for a casual look, or pair it with dresses, skirts, or tailored pants for a bold statement outfit.

🧵 Material

• 100% cotton (upcycled huipil & corte textiles)

⚒️ How it was made

Each panel is woven on a traditional backstrap loom, where the weaver’s body becomes part of the loom itself. Dyed with the jaspe technique, every textile tells a story of heritage and resilience.

📏 Measurements (Size: Large – Unisex)

• Chest: 110 cm

• Waist: 110 cm

• Arm length: 64 cm

• Neckline: 42 cm
  (Custom sizing available upon request)

🧼 Care Instructions

• Hand wash in cold water with mild soap

• Do not bleach

• Lay flat to air dry

🌎 Origin

Lovingly handmade in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, by women of TRAMA Textiles.

💜 Why You’ll Love It

✔ One-of-a-kind – every jacket is unique in color, pattern, and embroidery
✔ Ethically made – supporting Indigenous women artisans with fair wages
✔ Sustainable fashion – crafted from repurposed Mayan textiles
✔ Versatile & timeless – a cultural treasure that adapts to modern fashion

❤️ Handmade Disclaimer

Each jacket is 100% handmade from upcycled cortes and huipiles. Because of this, no two pieces are exactly alike — your jacket is a true original, reflecting the authenticity of Guatemalan slow fashion.

🧵 Quote from the Weaver

"When I weave, I remember my mother teaching me each stitch. This jacket carries her lessons and my hope for the future." – Amparo, TRAMA weaver

✨ Your Impact

By choosing this jacket, you are:

• Supporting Indigenous women artisans

• Preserving Mayan weaving traditions

• Promoting sustainable, fair-trade fashion

📧 Questions or custom orders? Contact us: coordinator@tramatextiles.org