The following item belongs to the range of “Antique and Rare Items of the Casa de Artes’ Treasures Series”.
One panel ceremonial servilleta woven on a back strap loom. The patterns are woven in. The piece has fringes on both ends. The piece has some reparations. The background is woven with different colored lines. Geometrical designs: crosses.
Age: Approximately woven in the 1930’s.
Ethnic Group: Ixil
Origin: San Juan Cotzal, El Quiché
Materials: Cotton, wool; natural dyes (indigo, yellow and Green)
Use: Ceremonial servilleta (Napkin)
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 14” x 11”
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