San Juan Sacatepequez -- Cofradia Huipil

Cofradia huipil measuring 32.5 inches wide and 25 inches long.

This post-1980 cofradia huipil is from the Sacatepequez town of San Juan. It was hand-woven on a backstrap loom. The foundation fabric is pure white cotton with vertical purple stripes. The traditional small animal designs were added during the weaving process using the technique of supplemental-weft brocading. They were made using high quality mish cotton threads. The huipil consists of two panels, seemed down the center with a very fine randa stitch. All lower edges are selvage-finished, though those on one side are slightly looser from the removal of the batten when the weaving was terminated. The adornment around the head-hole is retained. The side stitches under the arm holes has been removed.

Measurements: 32.5 inches wide, and 25 inches long, more or less, from shoulder to hem. The huipil is the same design both front and back. Both sides are shown in the photos.

Condition: Very Good, with some loose threads and light soil possible.