San Juan Cotzal

The huipil of San Juan Cotzal is similar to that of other towns in the triangle, but has retained many of its own characteristics. Popular contemporary colors of blue, green, purple, and pastels have displaced the former all red brocaded designs. The huipil is constructed of three panels, dominated by alternating geometric bands, interspersed with figures of birds. The motifs are brocaded in a single color, unlike the alternating colors found in the huipils of Nebaj and Chajul. Supplementary weft is either cotton or wool.

Photograph by Travis Doering