The image shows a Huipil (pronounced wee-peel), a traditional, intricately woven blouse or tunic primarily worn by Indigenous Mayan women in Guatemala and parts of Mexico and Belize.

The Huipil is more than just clothing; it's a significant marker of cultural identity, with designs and colors often indicating the wearer's specific community or village within Guatemala, like those from San Martin Chile Verde or Nebaj.

These garments are typically handwoven on a backstrap loom, a traditional weaving method, and often feature complex brocade patterns, which involve weaving colored threads into the fabric as it's made, rather than embroidering them on afterward.

The vibrant colors and detailed motifs often hold deep symbolic meaning related to Mayan cosmology, representing elements of nature, spirituality, and community history and beliefs.

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