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Yellow Rhombus (natural dyes) Huipil from Momostenango
$5000

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An extraordinary example of a Huipil from Momostenango woven in 2 panels on a foot loom. The designs consist of yellow and green rhombuses which are woven with a natural dye in contrast with a red (alizarin) and indigo (blue) weft lines. Traditionally Momostenango never uses brocade for its weaving designs; the patterns are made with a tye dye technique (jaspe). The V-neck is decorated with indigo embroidered thread. The randa or joining band is made with cotton thread.  The patterns will represent stars or planets, arrows and mountains.

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Age: Approximately woven in the 1930’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iche
Origin: Momostenango, Totonicapán
Materials: Cotton, natural dyes and alizarin
Use: Huipil
Technique: Woven on a Foot Loom
Size: Approximately: 42" x 41"
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