The huipil has
been a staple of traditional Mexican dress since pre-Hispanic times. Made from
a single piece of rectangular fabric that’s been folded over, stitched together
on the sides, and slit at the top, huipils often feature intricate embroidery.
Less popular in the north of Mexico, they’re still commonly worn in the south,
where each blouse’s distinctive decoration reflects the community from which it
came. Needless to say, huipils are so beautiful that today they’re often sold
as art pieces, and we purchased this wonderful, brightly colored example at
Oaxaca’s Mercado Benito Juárez.
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Smack dab in the city center only a few blocks
southwest of the Zócalo (Oaxaca’s main square), Mercado Benito Juárez is the
oldest market in town. Named after the Oaxaca native and 5-term Mexican
president Be...
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Smack dab in the city center only a few blocks
southwest of the Zócalo (Oaxaca’s main square), Mercado Benito Juárez is the
oldest market in town. Named after the Oaxaca native and 5-term Mexican
president Benito Juárez, the market is a great place to find the beautiful artesanía (crafts) for which Oaxaca is
known, as well as staples like chocolate, mezcal, and pan de yema, a sweet, eggy bread that makes a great breakfast when
paired with a cup of coffee.
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Details and Dimensions
26.5" L, 24" W
