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Special Huipil from San Cristobal Totonicapán
$25000

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The following item belongs to the range of “Antique and Rare Items of the Casa de Artes’ Treasures Series”. A very fine Huipil made with white cotton fabric and a gorgeous neckline embroidery. San Cristobal Totonicapán, is famous for doing an exquisite hand embroidery, which can be seen in this unique example. The opening for the head is decorated with hand embroidered silk flowers.

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Age: Approximately woven in the 1920's
Ethnic Group: K’iché
Origin: San Cristobal Totonicapán
Materials: silk and cotton
Use: Huipil
Technique: Hand embroidered
Size: Approximately 47.5" x 38"
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