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"