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One ceremonial panel woven on a back strap loom. The piece shows four selvedge ends. The background is woven with grey and indigo hidden weft threads. The designs are woven in using the double face brocading technique. Zoomorphic designs: horses, parrots, squirrels and herons. Geometrical designs: flowers and leaves.
Age: Approximately woven in the 1960’s
Ethnic Group: Kakchiquel
Origin: San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Sacatepéquez
Materials: Cotton, silk and mercerized cotton; natural dyes: indigo.
Use: One Panel for a Ceremonial Tzute
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 15” x 38”