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Huipil Quetzaltenango #1

Manufacturer: N/A

SKU: G-T-H-Q-1

Price: $75.00
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This ca. 1980 daily use huipil was woven on a traditional foot-operated treadle loom. The traditional geometric designs were added during the weaving process using the technique of supplemental-weft brocading; they are a mixture of cotton and synthetic threads. It consists of three panels, seemed with a very decorative randa stitch. All lower edges are hemmed. The embroidery adornment around the head-hole was added using hand embroidery. The stitching down the sides, under the arm-holes, which makes the huipil into a finished garment as used by the Maya women, is retained. This a very nicely-made and finely-woven example.

Measurements: 33 inches wide and 22 inches shoulder to hem.

Condition: Very Good, lightly used, some very slight soil is possible, a few loose or pulled threads; this is a very clean and very finely-woven huipil.

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