Leonore Huipil - White with Pink and Green Embroidery, Handwoven Guatemalan Cotton Top

$ 325.00
One size

Handwoven in the highlands of Guatemala

The Leonore is woven and embroidered by two artisans working in partnership: one weaves the cotton textile by hand on a backstrap loom, and a second artisan completes the embroidery. Where the traditional huipil has a loose, rectangular cut, the Leonore takes a more fitted shape — finished with a hand-crocheted edge along the hem and a longer length for added coverage.

The result is a silhouette that feels more considered against the body, without losing what makes a huipil a huipil: every stitch is still worked by hand, and the story behind it is the same one — women who have practiced this weaving and embroidery tradition for generations, working within a craft passed down through their families.

Provenance

This piece comes from a weaving cooperative of women in the highlands of Guatemala who have practiced this craft for generations. Larkin Lane has worked directly with these artisans for ten years.

How to Wear It

Its fitted shape and longer length make it easy to wear on its own with tailored trousers, or layered under a blazer for something more polished.

Product Details

  • Fabric: hand woven cotton, hand embroidered, hand-crocheted hem

  • Origin: highlands of Guatemala

  • Care instructions: Due to the delicate nature of the hand-crochet edge, we recommend dry cleaning or hand washing and laying flat to dry. (Other huipils in the collection without crochet detailing may be machine washed on delicate.)

  • Note: As each piece is entirely handmade, slight variations in weave, embroidery, and crochet are part of its character, not a flaw

Size & Fit

  • See sizing image for full fit details

  • A more fitted silhouette than the traditional rectangular huipil

  • This piece is made in one size, with a fit best suited to sizes 4–8

 

ABOUT THE ARTISAN
  • Guatemalan weavers are mainly women, who derive natural dyes for their threads from vegetables and minerals. They still use the Mayan back-strap loom along with traditional spinning and embroidery techniques.
MATERIAL & CARE

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SIZE GUIDE

• Shoulder-to-shoulder width: 39"

Overall length: 23"

Chest width: 27"

Width at narrowest point: 22"

Sleeve opening (laid flat): 5½" (11" circumference)

Fit Notes: 

Relaxed fit, gently tapers through the body.

Each huipil is measured laid flat. Because these garments are crafted from traditional rectangular textiles, they are designed to drape rather than fit closely. The silhouette adapts beautifully to many body shapes and stages of life.

Exact measurements may vary slightly (1/2" to 1") due to the handmade nature of each piece. If you have any questions and would like to confirm your fit at time of order, please email our team at info@larkinlane.com and we'd be happy to help you.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

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Our Commitment

At Larkin Lane, we respectfully collaborate with textile artisans around the world. When you purchase from our small business, you are advocating for fair trade, helping preserve global crafts, and creating meaningful income for our artisan partners. Thank you!

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