San Pedro Sacatepequez, named after Saint Peter, is a town which has an everyday and a ceremonial garment. This elaborate two panelled ceremonial Huipil, is woven on a back strap loom with 4 selvedge ends. This huipil is woven with a white back ground and mainly purple and other colours brocaded designs. The neckline is cut out decorated with a hand embroidered finishing. Each of the panels is nicely brocaded with designs; in the centre section as well over the shoulder part showing zoomorphic designs of the tree of life, squierrls, deer, birds and feather serpent. Please notice that the prices inlcudes FREE USPS SHIPPING
Age: Approximately woven in the 1950’s
Ethnic Group: Kakchiquel
Origin: San Pedro Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
Materials: Cotton, silk and mercerized cotton
Use: Ceremonial Huipil
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 51.5" x 25.5"