The following item belongs to the range of “Antique and Rare Items of the Casa de Artes’ Treasures Series”.
One panel Servilleta (Offering) woven on a back strap loom. The piece is completely finished, showing four selvedge ends. The white cotton background is hand spun and the designs are woven in. Designs: zoomorphic
Age: Approximately woven in the 1960’s
Ethnic Group: Kakchiquel
Origin: San Juan Comalapa, Chimaltenango
Materials: Hand spun cotton and wool.
Use: Saint’s Offering
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 23.5” x 18.5”
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