Sololá is a large Kaqchikel speaking town that is the departmental capital of the Department of Sololá. It is located on a shelf, overlooking and 1000 feet above the surface of Lake Atitlán. Both men and women wear traditional dress. It hosts a major market on Fridays. The Sololá woman’s huipil is distinctive in that it incorporates ikat dye patterns, has sleeves and a unique collar design of gathered material. It is long, is worn tucked in and sometimes features hand spun naturally brown cotton (ixcaco) warp stripes. The fabric of the men’s costume, especially the pants, closely resembles that of the woman’s huipil. The men’s shirt now features elaborately appliqued patterns as well. The women’s ceremonial huipil is large, of three panels and worn outside the skirt. It often features ixcaco, silk brocade and a unique collar design. Authentic used examples are rare.

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