One paneled ceremonial Tzute or Utility Cloth woven on a foot loom, fully brocaded with different color designs. Feather serpent, stars and geometric designs are the main subject of the decoration. The red and yellow patterns are woven with silk. Different hidden weft lines show on the white background. Fringes decorate both ends. This piece is use to cover the “tamales’” (food) basket during the ceremony. All the colors are chemical dyes, except for the indigo which is a natural dye. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping!
         
        
            
            
                Age: Approximately woven in the 1950’s.
                Ethnic Group: K’iché
                Origin: Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango
                Materials: Cotton and silk
                Use: Tzute or utility cloth
                Technique: Woven on a foot loom
                Size: Approximately 30” x 24”