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Special Tzute from Santa Maria de Jesús
$2125

Tzute from Santa Maria de Jesús
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  • Tzute from Santa Maria de Jesús
  • Tzute from Santa Maria de Jesús
  • Tzute from Santa Maria de Jesús
  • Tzute from Santa Maria de Jesús
  • Tzute from Santa Maria de Jesús

Two paneled utility cloth woven on a back strap loom. All the designs represent different animals such as birds, deer and turkeys. Flowers and stars are other motives. These patterns are finely woven in with a combination of cotton and silk, alternating wonderful colours. This piece is used as a shawl or to cover the woman’s head. Notice the four selvedge ends. All the colours are chemical dyes. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping!

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Age: Approximately woven in the 1970’s.
Ethnic Group: Kakchiquel
Origin: Santa Maria de Jesús, Sacatepéquez
Materials: cotton, mercerized cotton and silk
Use: every day Tzute or utility cloth
Technique: woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 44” x 38”
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