Panajachel Huipil #1

This post-1980 woman's huipil was hand-woven on a backstrap loom. The foundation fabric is cotton. The finely-brocaded geometric designs were added during the weaving process using the technique of supplemental-weft brocading. All brocading is of artificial silk. The huipil consists of three panels, seemed at the edges to form the garment. Some of the lower edges are selvage-finished, and some have a simple warp fringe. The adornment around the head- and arm-holes is retained. The stitching at the sides, which makes the huipil into a finished garment to be used, has been removed.

Measurements: 35 inches wide and 26 inches shoulder to hem, more or less.

Condition: Very Good, lightly used, some very slight soil is possible, some loose threads, some slight fading.