The traditional huipil from the Yucatan Peninsula (pronounced wee-pill, or wee-peel) is a vibrant symbol of Mayan culture, renowned for its loose-fitting design and colorful embroidered patterns.

Maya clothes helped people identify between the richer and the poorer people in Maya society. Fabrics were an important part of religious beliefs and art.. Women were the traditional weavers in ...

LSU Textile Museum's current exhibition “Trajé, Maya Textile Artistry,” is delves into the textile history of the Maya culture. The exhibit closes Aug. 30.