huipil

American  

[wee-peel] / wiˈpil /

noun

1. a richly embroidered cotton blouse worn by women in Mexico and Central America, often very wide and low-cut.

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Etymology

Origin of huipil

First recorded in 1895–1900; from Mexican Spanish, from Nahuatl huīpīlli “blouse, shift”

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But outside of those roles, Latino political power in L.A. is scattershot and riven with rivalries — it’s “Game of Thrones” with cumbia and tequila shots, caudillo vibes and huipil style.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2023

The space will come alive with suspended huipil dresses — once worn by Dobler Dzul’s grandmother — featuring embroidered imagery of flowers and jaguars, as well as Maya mythology-inspired ceramic tiles and sculptures.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 19, 2023

The Culture Ministry said some details of Shein's "Fan-Trim Top with Floral Print" were similar to a traditional huipil embroidery made in 2017 by an artisanal clothing brand from southeastern Mexico.

From Reuters ● Jul. 21, 2022

Though they now had jerseys, the Hondzonot women preferred to play softball as they had before — barefoot and in huipil dresses, which they make themselves and wear often in the community.

From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2021

If you were lucky, you met Garza at her food cart, Snacks Doña Lucia, a spotless stainless-steel trailer wrapped in sheets whose brilliant, almost vibrating floral patterns seemed lifted from traditional huipil garments.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 8, 2021