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Mexican Sarapes and Textiles, Huipiles and Clothing

 

Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful textile with a "flor de Oaxaca" decoration in the center, Oaxaca, c. 1950. Main photo of the textile. Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful textile with a "flor de Oaxaca" decoration in the center, Oaxaca, c. 1950. Closeup photo of the testile showing the tight weave.
EW-7: Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful textile with a "flor de Oaxaca" decoration in the center, Oaxaca, c. 1950. The textile is of natural brown wool, and the central "flor" is dyed with cochineal. Condition is very good. Size: 18 inches long by 14 3/4 inches wide. Price: $75.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful textile featuring a wonderful lion. Mexico, c. 1930.  Main photo of the textile. Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful textile featuring a wonderful lion. Mexico, c. 1930.  Closeup photo of the lion.
EV-4: Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful textile featuring a wonderful lion. Mexico, c. 1930. The lion is set in a hail-like background, and is framed with colored bands or stripes. The effect is stunning! Condition is very good. Size: 42 1/2 inches wide by 20 1/16 inches high. Price: $375.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful woven wool shoulder bag or "morral" with the Mexican eagle with a snake in its beak on one side, and a caballero on his horse on the other side, Santa Teresa, Nayarit, c. 1950's. Main photo of the bag. Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful woven wool shoulder bag or "morral" with the Mexican eagle with a snake in its beak on one side, and a caballero on his horse on the other side, Santa Teresa, Nayarit, c. 1950's. Photo of the second side of the morral.
EU-7: Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful woven wool shoulder bag or "morral" with the Mexican eagle with a snake in its beak on one side, and a caballero on his horse on the other side, Santa Teresa, Nayarit, c. 1950's. The weave is tight and lovely. Condition is very good. Size: 10 1/2 inches high by 10 inches wide. The shoulder sash is 31 inches. Price: $195.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful child's poncho with wonderful floral designs, Guadalajara, Jalisco, c. 1950's.  Main photo of the child's poncho. Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful child's poncho with wonderful floral designs, Guadalajara, Jalisco, c. 1950's.  Closeup photo of part of the poncho.
ER-6: Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful child's poncho with wonderful floral designs, Guadalajara, Jalisco, c. 1950's. The poncho is beautifully wovern of fine wool. Condition is very good. Size: 21 3/4 inches long, not including the fringe, by 23 1/4 inches wide. Price: $95.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful child''s poncho with wonderful colors, Oaxaca, c. 1950's. Main photo of the poncho. Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful child''s poncho with wonderful colors, Oaxaca, c. 1950's. Closeup photo of the front of the poncho.
EQ-2: Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful child''s poncho with wonderful colors, Oaxaca, c. 1950's. The poncho is finely woven of soft wool. Condition is very good. Size: 21 inches wide by 22 1/2 inches from half-shoulder to waist. The openning for the head is 11 inches. Price: $95.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful Zapotec textile with natural wool colors and wonderful figures of Mayan warriors and a shaman, Oaxaca, c. 1950's. Main photo of the textile. Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful Zapotec textile with natural wool colors and wonderful figures of Mayan warriors and a shaman, Oaxaca, c. 1950's. Closeup photo of a Mayan figure on the textile.
EQ-7: Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful Zapotec textile with natural wool colors and wonderful figures of Mayan warriors and a shaman, Oaxaca, c. 1950's. The weaving is very fine and tight, and the design elements are wonderful. Condition is very good. Size: 72 1/2 inches long by 42 1/16 inches wide. Price: $325.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful Mayo textile with indigo blue and natural wool colors, Mexico, c.. 1940's. Main photo of the textile. Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful Mayo textile with indigo blue and natural wool colors, Mexico, c.. 1940's. Closeup photo of the central diamond. Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful Mayo textile with indigo blue and natural wool colors, Mexico, c.. 1940's. Closeup photo of another part of the textile. Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful Mayo textile with indigo blue and natural wool colors, Mexico, c.. 1940's. Photo showing the sleeve on the back for hanging.
EO-9: Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a beautiful Mayo textile with indigo blue and natural wool colors, Mexico, c.. 1940's. There is a sleeve sown on the back so that it can hang on a dowl as a tapestry. Condition is good; the edges are a bit frayed at both ends. Size: 66 inches wide by 49 3/4 inches high. Price: $375.

 

Mexican vintage sarapes and textiles, a lovely textile from the state of Chiapas finely woven and beautifully decorated, Chiapas c. 1980's. Main photo of the textile. Mexican vintage sarapes and textiles, a lovely textile from the state of Chiapas finely woven and beautifully decorated, Chiapas c. 1980's. Closeup photo of a part of the textile. Mexican vintage sarapes and textiles, a lovely textile from the state of Chiapas finely woven and beautifully decorated, Chiapas c. 1980's. Closeup photo of a part of the textile showing the fine floral embroidery.
EM-1: Mexican vintage sarapes and textiles, a lovely textile from the state of Chiapas finely woven and beautifully decorated, Chiapas c. 1980's. The embroidery work is stunning and includes wonderful floral decorations. Condition is very good. Size: 88 inches long by 78 inches wide. Price: $575.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a very beautiful Zapotec textile with a fine weave and beautiful colors, Oaxaca, c. 1980. Main photo of the textile. Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a very beautiful Zapotec textile with a fine weave and beautiful colors, Oaxaca, c. 1980. Closeup photo of the central diamond. Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a very beautiful Zapotec textile with a fine weave and beautiful colors, Oaxaca, c. 1980. Photo of one end of the tesxtile.
EM-9: Mexican vintage textiles and sarapes, a very beautiful Zapotec textile with a fine weave and beautiful colors, Oaxaca, c. 1980. This is a fine example of Zapotec weaving. Condition is very good. Size:
58 1/2 inches long by 32 inches wide. Price: $425.

 

Vintage Mexican textiles and sarapes, a beautiful Oaxacan textile with naturally colored black and white wool, and with patriotic symbols of the Mexican flag, Oaxaca, c. 1940's.  Main photo of the textile. Vintage Mexican textiles and sarapes, a beautiful Oaxacan textile with naturally colored black and white wool, and with patriotic symbols of the Mexican flag, Oaxaca, c. 1940's.  Closeup photo of the center showing the Mexican flags. Vintage Mexican textiles and sarapes, a beautiful Oaxacan textile with naturally colored black and white wool, and with patriotic symbols of the Mexican flag, Oaxaca, c. 1940's.  Closeup photo of one of the decorative flags.
EJ-3: Vintage Mexican textiles and sarapes, a beautiful Oaxacan textile with naturally colored black and white wool, and with patriotic symbols of the Mexican flag, Oaxaca, c. 1940's. This is a rare and wonderful symbolic textile. Condition is very good. Size: 78 1/2 inches long, not including the fringe, by 57 1/2 inches wide. Price: $499.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and serapes, a fabulous textile with wonderful floral designs and brilliant colors, Contla, Tlaxcala, c. 1940's.  Main photo of the textile. Mexican vintage textiles and serapes, a fabulous textile with wonderful floral designs and brilliant colors, Contla, Tlaxcala, c. 1940's.  Closeup photo of one edge of the textile. Mexican vintage textiles and serapes, a fabulous textile with wonderful floral designs and brilliant colors, Contla, Tlaxcala, c. 1940's.  Closeup photo of the center medallion of the textile.
EF-5: Mexican vintage textiles and serapes, a fabulous textile with wonderful floral designs and brilliant colors, Contla, Tlaxcala, c. 1940's. The weave is very tight, and the wool is very fine. The colors include indigo and cochineal. This is a fine piece of Mexican weaving art. Condition is very good. Size: 83 inches long by 47 1/2 inches wide. Price: $525.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo-style serapes (sarapes), a very beautiful Saltillo-style serape with a wonderful center medallion, c. 1940's. Main photo of the serape. Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo-style serapes (sarapes), a very beautiful Saltillo-style serape with a wonderful center medallion, c. 1940's. Closeup photo of the center medallion of the serape. Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo-style serapes (sarapes), a very beautiful Saltillo-style serape with a wonderful center medallion, c. 1940's. Closeup photo of one edge of the serape showing the fringe.
EC-3: Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo-style serapes (sarapes), a very beautiful Saltillo-style serape with a wonderful center medallion, c. 1940's. The weave is very fine and tight, and the colors are wonderful! The fringes are intact at both ends of the textile. Condition is very good. Size: 50 1/2 inches long by 17 3/4 inches wide. Price: $185.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and ethnic clothing, a stunning woman's costume (blouse and skirt) with beautiful embroidery-work on fine cotton cloth, Tenajapa, Chiapas, c. 1950's. Main photo of the costume. Mexican vintage textiles and ethnic clothing, a stunning woman's costume (blouse and skirt) with beautiful embroidery-work on fine cotton cloth, Tenajapa, Chiapas, c. 1950's. Closeup photo of the huipil (blouse) with its fine embroidery. Mexican vintage textiles and ethnic clothing, a stunning woman's costume (blouse and skirt) with beautiful embroidery-work on fine cotton cloth, Tenajapa, Chiapas, c. 1950's. Photo of the skirt showing the fine embroidery.
EC-6: Mexican vintage textiles and ethnic clothing, a stunning woman's costume (blouse and skirt) with beautiful embroidery-work on fine cotton cloth, Tenajapa, Chiapas, c. 1950's. The embroidery is incredible, and colors are bright and beautiful. This is an incredible piece of vintage ethnic clothing from the Tzetzal indigenous group of Chiapas. Condition is very good. Size: the skirt is 28 inches at the waist by 33 inches long. The huipil (blouse) is 33 inches wide, under the arms, by 27 inches long. Price: $400.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo-style serapes (sarapes), a magnificent Saltillo-style serape runner, very finely woven and with lovely teneriffe (lacework) between the colorful bands of the textile, c. 1940's.  Main photo of the serape. Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo-style serapes (sarapes), a magnificent Saltillo-style serape runner, very finely woven and with lovely teneriffe (lacework) between the colorful bands of the textile, c. 1940's.  Closeup photo of one end of the serape. Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo-style serapes (sarapes), a magnificent Saltillo-style serape runner, very finely woven and with lovely teneriffe (lacework) between the colorful bands of the textile, c. 1940's.  Closeup photo of the teneriffe lace-work in the serape. Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo-style serapes (sarapes), a magnificent Saltillo-style serape runner, very finely woven and with lovely teneriffe (lacework) between the colorful bands of the textile, c. 1940's.  Closeup photo of the fringe at one end of the serapa.
DZ-3: Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo-style serapes (sarapes), a magnificent Saltillo-style serape runner, very finely woven and with lovely teneriffe (lacework) between the colorful bands of the textile, c. 1940's. This textile runner is a true work of art! Condition is very good. Size: 98 inches long, not including the fringe at each end, by 18 1/2 inches wide. Price: $1300.

 

Mexican vintage textiles, and Mexican vintage Saltillo serapes (sarapes) and huipiles, a wonderful and very colorful Saltillo-style serape with a beautiful center medallion and embroidery between bands of color, c. 1940's.  Main photo of the serape. Mexican vintage textiles, and Mexican vintage Saltillo serapes (sarapes) and huipiles, a wonderful and very colorful Saltillo-style serape with a beautiful center medallion and embroidery between bands of color, c. 1940's.  Closeup photo of the center medallion of the serape. Mexican vintage textiles, and Mexican vintage Saltillo serapes (sarapes) and huipiles, a wonderful and very colorful Saltillo-style serape with a beautiful center medallion and embroidery between bands of color, c. 1940's.  Closeup photo of one end of the serape showing the unique embroidery.
DC-14: Mexican vintage textiles, and Mexican vintage Saltillo serapes (sarapes) and huipiles, a wonderful and very colorful Saltillo-style serape with a beautiful center medallion and embroidery between bands of color, c. 1940's. The use of embroidery or needle point makes this serape quite rare. Condition is very good. Size: 76 1/2 inches long by 38 1/4 inches wide. Price: $599.

 

Mexican vintage textiles, serapes, huipiles, a lovely woven woolen textile with a beautiful yellow background and wonderful decorations, Tlaxcala, c. 1940. Main photo of the textile. Mexican vintage textiles, serapes, huipiles, a lovely woven woolen textile with a beautiful yellow background and wonderful decorations, Tlaxcala, c. 1940. Closeup photo of the center of the textile.
CX-12: Mexican vintage textiles, serapes (sarapes), and huipiles, a beautiful, large hand-woven textile, Tlaxcala, c. 1940. The textile is very finely woven, and the floral decorations are beautiful. The textile could easily be hung on a wall, or it would make a lovely cover for a bed or couch. Condition is good; there are very minor discolorations; the piece has never been cleaned which seems unnecessary given the beauty of the textile. Size: 76 inches long by 46 1/2 inches wide. Price: $435.

 

Guatemalan vintage textiles, and Guatemalan vintage huipiles and blouses, a very beautiful huipil from the village of Amolonga, with very intricate and lovely embroidery work, Guatemala, c. 1950's.  Main photo of the front of the Guatemalan huipil. Guatemalan vintage textiles, and Guatemalan vintage huipiles and blouses, a very beautiful huipil from the village of Amolonga, with very intricate and lovely embroidery work, Guatemala, c. 1950's.  Another side view of the huipil. Guatemalan vintage textiles, and Guatemalan vintage huipiles and blouses, a very beautiful huipil from the village of Amolonga, with very intricate and lovely embroidery work, Guatemala, c. 1950's.  A closeup of a part of the huipil, showing the lovely embroidery work.
CS-1: Guatemalan vintage textiles, and Guatemalan vintage huipiles and blouses, a very beautiful huipil from the village of Amolonga, with very intricate and lovely embroidery work, Guatemala, c. 1950's. The textile is tightly woven, and the colors are spectacular! Condition is very good. Size: 24 1/2 inches wide by 22 1/2 inches high, top of shoulder to waist. Price: $225.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo serapes (sarapes), a very beautiful Saltillo serape with a rainbow colored background and wonderful, bright colors, Saltillo, Coahuilla, c. 1940. Main photo of the serape. Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo serapes (sarapes), a very beautiful Saltillo serape with a rainbow colored background and wonderful, bright colors, Saltillo, Coahuilla, c. 1940. Closeup photo of the center medallion of the serape. Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo serapes (sarapes), a very beautiful Saltillo serape with a rainbow colored background and wonderful, bright colors, Saltillo, Coahuilla, c. 1940. Photo showing one edge of the serape.
CP-6: Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo serapes (sarapes), a very beautiful Saltillo serape with a rainbow colored background and wonderful, bright colors, Saltillo, Coahuilla, c. 1940. The serape is very finely woven of wool, with a very beautiful center medallion. Condition is very good. Size: 76 inches long by 36 3/4 inches wide. Price: $675.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo serapes (sarapes), a wonderful Saltillo serape with a red background and a beautiful center medallion, Saltillo, Coahuilla, c. 1940. Main photo of the serape. Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo serapes (sarapes), a wonderful Saltillo serape with a red background and a beautiful center medallion, Saltillo, Coahuilla, c. 1940. Closeup photo of the lovely center medallion of the serape. Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo serapes (sarapes), a wonderful Saltillo serape with a red background and a beautiful center medallion, Saltillo, Coahuilla, c. 1940. A side view of the serape.
CP-7: Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo serapes (sarapes), a wonderful Saltillo serape with a red background and a beautiful center medallion, Saltillo, Coahuilla, c. 1940. The weave is very fine and tight, and the colors are spectacular! Condition is very good. Size: 92 inches long by 65 inches wide. Price: $525.

 

Guatemalan vintage textiles and huipiles, a beautiful Guatemalan huipil from Totonicapan with wonderful embroidered flowers around the yoke, c. 1980.  Main photo of the huipil. Guatemalan vintage textiles and huipiles, a beautiful Guatemalan huipil from Totonicapan with wonderful embroidered flowers around the yoke, c. 1980. Closeup photo showing the embroidery near the yoke of the huipil.
CM-9: Guatemalan vintage textiles and huipiles, a beautiful Guatemalan huipil from Totonicapan with wonderful embroidered flowers around the yoke, c. 1980. The white background fabric and the array of colorful flowers are spectacular! The huipil can be worn or hung as a wonderful wall-decoration. Condition is very good. Size: 30 inches long by 34 inches wide. Price: $195.

 

Mexican vintage serapes and textiles, and Mexican vintage blouses and huipiles. a stunning child's huipil from the village of Zinacantan, Chiapas, c. 1950.  Main photo of the huipile. Mexican vintage serapes and textiles, and Mexican vintage blouses and huipiles. a stunning child's huipil from the village of Zinacantan, Chiapas, c. 1950.  Closeup photo showing some of the intricate embroidery. Mexican vintage serapes and textiles, and Mexican vintage blouses and huipiles. a stunning child's huipil from the village of Zinacantan, Chiapas, c. 1950.  Another closeup photo of the embroidery.
CK-4: Mexican vintage serapes and textiles, and Mexican vintage blouses and huipiles. a stunning child's huipil from the village of Zinacantan, Chiapas, c. 1950. The huipil is decorated with beautiful embroidery and needle point work. It can be worn or hung as a wall decoration. Condition is very good. Size: 20 inches long, not including fringe, by 20 inches wide. Price: $225.

 

Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo sarapes, a lovely wrap-around skirt with elegant embroidery, from the state of Guerrero, c. 1950's. Main photo of the Guerrero skirt/textile. Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo sarapes, a lovely wrap-around skirt with elegant embroidery, from the state of Guerrero, c. 1950's. Closeup photo of a part of the Guerrero textile. Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo sarapes, a lovely wrap-around skirt with elegant embroidery, from the state of Guerrero, c. 1950's. Closeup photo of another section of the Guerrero textile. Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo sarapes, a lovely wrap-around skirt with elegant embroidery, from the state of Guerrero, c. 1950's. Closeup photo of one edge of the Guerrero textile.
AU-1: Mexican vintage textiles and Saltillo sarapes, a lovely wrap-around skirt with elegant embroidery, from the state of Guerrero, c. 1950's. The embroidered decorations on this skirt are incredible, featuring eagles, doves, gentle lambs, and wonderful floral decorations. The skirt is of tapestry quality and is in excellent condition. Size: 85 3/4 inches long by 38 inches high. Price: $475.

 

Mexican vintage clothing, and Mexican vintage textiles and huipiles, a vintage huipil of hand-woven cotton with very fine embroidery, Zinacantan, Chiapas, c. 1960's. Main photo of the vintage Mexican blouse or huipil. Mexican vintage clothing, and Mexican vintage textiles and huipiles, a vintage huipil of hand-woven cotton with very fine embroidery, Zinacantan, Chiapas, c. 1960's. Closeup photo of the embroidery on the vintage Mexican blouse or huipil.
AM-13: Mexican vintage clothing, and Mexican vintage textiles and huipiles, a vintage huipil of hand-woven cotton with very fine embroidery, Zinacantan, Chiapas, c. 1960's. The fabric is extremely beautiful, and the huipil is finished with lovely tassles of synthetic yarn. Condition is very good; the huipil shows use and some minor fading, which only make the piece softer and more beautiful! Size: 22 1/2 inches wide, side to side, when laid flat, by 25 inches long, not including the fringe on the bottom. Price: $275.

 

Mexican vintage textiles, and Mexican vintage Saltillo serapes (sarapes), a stunning Saltillo serape with color-hues of soft-red, lilac, purple, green, and soft-yellow, c. 1910-20.  Main photo of the Saltillo serape. Mexican vintage textiles, and Mexican vintage Saltillo serapes (sarapes), a stunning Saltillo serape with color-hues of soft-red, lilac, purple, green, and soft-yellow, c. 1910-20.  Closeup photo of the center medallion of the serape, with wonderful Mexican flags. Mexican vintage textiles, and Mexican vintage Saltillo serapes (sarapes), a stunning Saltillo serape with color-hues of soft-red, lilac, purple, green, and soft-yellow, c. 1910-20.  Another view of the center medallian of the serape. Mexican vintage textiles, and Mexican vintage Saltillo serapes (sarapes), a stunning Saltillo serape with color-hues of soft-red, lilac, purple, green, and soft-yellow, c. 1910-20.  Closeup view of one end of the serape, showing the beautiful fringe.
AB-2: Mexican vintage textiles, and Mexican vintage Saltillo serapes (sarapes), a stunning Saltillo serape with color-hues of soft-red, lilac, purple, green, and soft-yellow, c. 1910-20. The Saltillo serape is very finely woven of wool with silk in the center medallion and decorative side-bars. The center medallion features images of the Mexican flag. This is a collector's dream! Condition is excellent. The fringe at both ends is fully intact. This piece has been well cared-for and obviously highly valued. Size: 71 inches long by 38 inches wide. Price: $2400.

 

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