Two panelled Huipil woven on a back strap loom. Each panel is fully brocaded with zoomorphic (turkeys, pelicans, roosters, ixcanel, eagles) and geometrical (portales, feather serpent) patterns. On the back side of the panels, many animal designs are woven on the bottom. Notice the four selvedge ends for both panels. The round neckline is cut out. All the colours are chemical dyes. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping!
Age: Approximately woven in the 2000’s.
Ethnic Group: Kakchiquel
Origin: Nacahuil, Guatemala
Materials: Cotton
Use: Every day Huipil
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 25” x 37.5”