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/ˈwi.pil/ · noun
A traditional blouse worn by the women of various indigenous peoples of Central America including the Maya and Zapotec, or the textile from which such a garment is made..
A woman weaves her huipil after praying to the saints, who are believed to have taught women to weave "in the beginning of time.
Huipiles are traditionally woven on a backstrap loom and embroidered by women, to be worn by women.
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Huipil means A traditional blouse worn by the women of various indigenous peoples of Central America including the Maya and Zapotec, or the textile from which such a garment is made..
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A woman weaves her huipil after praying to the saints, who are believed to have taught women to weave "in the beginning of time.
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