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White Huipil from San Bartolo Milpas Altas
$7500

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A particular two panelled Huipil woven on a back strap loom with 4 selvedge ends. This unique huipil is woven with white background colour and a red horizontal stripe borders the lower part. The brocade is woven in using cotton and silk. The neckline is cut out decorated with a hand embroidered finishing and a button. The piece is completely brocaded with designs: geometric designs: comb. The joining band, randa, is finely embroidered to join both panels with cotton and silk.

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Age: Approximately woven in the 1940’s
Ethnic Group: Kakchiquel
Origin: San Bartolo Milpas Altas, Sacatepéquez
Materials: Cotton, natural dyes and silk
Use: Huipil
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 23" x 31"
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