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Huipil from Santa Clara La Laguna
$5000

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An elegant and unique Huipil from Santa Clara La Laguna woven in two indigo panels on a back strap loom with four selvedge ends. This special garment shows only the stylish indigo (natural dye) as a back ground and the two panels are joined together with a fine silk randa (joining band). The collar and the sides of the huipil have the same pink silk randa as well.

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Age: Approximately woven in the 1950’s
Ethnic Group: Tzutuhil
Origin: Santa Clara La Laguna
Materials: Cotton (indigo natural dye) and silk
Use: Huipil
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 30” x 33”
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