huipil

noun

1. 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.”