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Product Description
Young Woman's huipil measuring approximately 32 inches wide and 20 inches long
This post-1980 daily use huipil was hand-woven on a backstrap loom. The foundation fabric is reddish brown-colored cotton. The detailed 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 with a simple 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. 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) has been removed. This huipil is notable for the old-style velvet rosettes in the center of the center panel on both sides
Measurements: approximately 32 inches wide and about 20 inches shoulder to hem; the lengths are fairly even, as can be seen in the photo.
Condition: Very Good, lightly used, some very light soil and loose threads possible.
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