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Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
$5000

Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
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  • Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
  • Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
  • Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
  • Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
  • Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
  • Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
  • Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango

The following item belongs to the range of “Antique and Rare Items of the Casa de Artes’ Treasures Series”. This item can only be purchased online using PAYPAL or a US Dollar Check sent to our P.O. Box address in Florida, USA. For buying instructions and more pictures, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Woven in 3 panels on a back strap loom.  Piece shows 4 selvedge ends.  White back ground is made with hand spun cotton.  Designs are brocaded with silk.  The panels are joined with a fine blue (indigo natural dye) randa. The side of the huipil is joined with the same indigo thread.  The square neck is cut out and decorated with black satin. When the huipil is open these decorations represent the sun’s rays.  2 circles made with the same black satin show on each arm – these represent the phases of the moon.  Designs: Zoomorphic: double headed eagles; Geometric: zigzag forms, serpent, “Portales”. 

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Age: Approximately woven in the 1940’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iché
Origin: Chichicastenango, El Quiche
Materials: Hand spun white cotton, randa blue - indigo, silk and black satin
Use: Ceremonial Huipil
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately: 31" x 24.5"
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