The Mayans are well known for their brightly colored native dress lovingly hand-woven on belt-looms.  The blouse or huiple (wa-peel) is carefully woven with intricate patterns incorporated into the fabric or embroidered on top.  Each village has a design and color combination original to that town.  Many of these patterns have remained unchanged since pre-Columbian times and are proudly worn by the Mayans today in their daily dress.

Not only are the fabrics a piece of artwork, they are also a piece of history, as the art of weaving and patterns are handed down from generation to generation.  Many tell a story that only the weaver may know.

Vida Dulce Imports offers a variety of colors and styles of these beautiful huiples in the form of purses, shawls and home accessories.  Most are machine washable and incredibly durable, which makes sense as these are originally meant to be Mayan clothing… clothing that is traditionally cleaned with a rock or concrete washboard…