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Huipil Chichicastenango #10A

Manufacturer: N/A

SKU: G-T-H-CC-10A

Price: $48.00
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This post-1990 daily use huipil was hand-woven on a backstrap loom. The foundation fabric is reddish-brown-colored cotton. The geometric designs were added during the weaving process using the technique of supplemental-weft brocading. They were made using mostly cotton threads. It consists of three panels, which have been joined in the areas of the brocading using a simple stitch. All of the lower edges are selvage-finished, though there is some pulling of the threads in the lower areas from the manner in which they were removed from the loom. The lengths are also somewhat uneven. The adornment around the head-hole the traditional Chichicastenango sun design. The side stitching (which makes the huipil into a finished garment to be used) has been removed.

Measurements: approximately 34 inches wide and 27-28 inches shoulder to hem; the lengths are slightly uneven as can be seen in the photo

Condition: Very Good, lightly used, some very light soil, dust and loose threads possible. The photos show a moderate amount of differential sun fading, especially in the lower foundation fabric. I bought this huipil despite this obvious fault, since I found the design so compelling. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

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