Huipil Coin Bag

Huipil Coin Bag

SKU: BC02501
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    Overview

    Give your cash (and cards) a nice, soft place to stay. This homey little pouch is most inviting, with embroidered flowers on the front, a solid color on the back, and a fully lined interior. 

    The bag is 100% cotton, made of a repurposed huipil, or traditional handwoven blouse, from rural Guatemala. It slips easily into a larger bag, like a shoulder bag or crossbody.

    Silhouette

    • Coin purse
    • Pouch

    Features

    • 100% cotton
    • Zip top
    • Full lining
    • Assorted patterns
    • Assorted colors

    Measurements

    • 5" x 4"

    What Is a Huipil?

    This bag was transformed from a recycled huipil, a handwoven, embroidered blouse worn by Guatemalan women. Huipils are one of a kind, as they are village-specific, embellished by the women who wore them. When these garments are ready for a second life, they are hand selected from local markets, then washed and redesigned into sturdy, functional bags like this one.

    Making huipil bags in Guatemala
    Making huipil bags in Guatemala

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