Huipil Chichicastenango #28

Large Woman's huipil measuring approximately 36 inches wide and 26 inches long
This post-1980 daily use huipil was hand-woven on a backstrap loom. The foundation fabric is dark red-colored cotton. The small 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, seemed using a simple but neat diagonal stitch. All of the lower edges are selvage-finished, though some are somewhat loose from the manner in which they were removed from the loom, as well as some variability in length. The adornment around the head-hole the traditional Chichicastenango sun design. The side stitching (which made the huipil into a finished garment to be used) is still present

Measurements: approximately 36 inches wide and about 26 inches shoulder to hem.

Condition: Very Good, lightly used, some very light soil and loose threads possible.