Huipil Chichicastenango #6

Woman's huipil measuring approximately 32 inches wide, 25 inches long
This post 1980 daily use huipil was hand-woven on a backstrap loom. The foundation fabric is a clean white cotton. The large 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, which have been joined in the areas of the brocading. All of the lower edges are selvage-finished, though there is some slight looseness in the threads in the lower areas from the manner in which they were removed from the loom. The lengths are also somewhat uneven. The adornment around the head-hole the traditional Chichicastenango sun design. The side stitching (which makes the huipil into a finished garment to be used) has been removed.

Measurements: approximately 32 inches wide and 24-26 inches shoulder to hem; the lengths are somewhat uneven

Condition: Very Good, lightly used, some very light soil, dust and loose threads possible.  Two small areas of light stain, probably from color runs, are shown in the final photo