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Nahuala Huipil #10

Manufacturer: N/A

SKU: G-T-H-Na-10

Price: $35.00
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This post-1980 daily use huipil was hand-woven on a backstrap loom. The foundation fabric is white cotton. The large back-to-back lions and other geometric designs were added during the weaving process using the technique of supplemental-weft brocading. The dark red and bright orange designs were made using artificial silk (rayon or orlon embroidery floss). These colors run, and these threads have been used intentionally to produce this desired effect. Other brocading is of cotton threads. The huipil consists of three panels, joined at the edges to form the garment. All lower edges are selvage-finished, though those on some sides have been lightly hemmed. The adornment around the head- and arm-holes is retained. The side stitching, which makes the huipil into a finished garment to be used, has been removed.

Measurements: 26.5 inches wide across the top, 27 inches wide across the bottom, and the panels varying from 22 to 24 inches long from shoulder to hem.

Condition: Very Good, used, with color runs as shown in photographs. This is a very attractive and authentic garment.

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