Pantelhó is a municipality in the Chiapas Highlands where Tsotsil and Tseltal
communities coexist, something also reflected in its textile tradition.

The huipiles of the area are distinguished by marked vertical lines and geometric
brocades, creating highly structured visual compositions.

Historically, communities in this region also cultivated cotton, which was subsequently spun and woven to produce textiles for daily life.

Curiosity:

In many Highland communities, cotton was grown in warmer lowlands and then transported to mountain areas for spinning and weaving.

Techniques

  • Plain weave, stripes, and jaspe


    In addition to plain weave and stripes, jaspe is incorporated, creating blurred and veined patterns that give movement to the fabric.

  • Interlaced brocade

    Geometric designs are integrated into the weave with colored threads during the backstrap loom process, visually enriching the garment.