One panelled Huipil woven on a back strap loom. The blouse’s sleeves are separately woven on a back strap loom and joined to the main blouse. The huipil style looks like a shirt. Each panel is brocaded on top with geometric patterns. The warp is woven with thick red lines and thin multicolour stripes. Notice the selvedge ends on the panels. The neckline is cut out. All the colours are chemical dyes. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping!
Age: Approximately woven in the 1980’s
Ethnic Group: Mam
Origin: Santiago Chimaltenango, Huehuetenango
Materials: cotton and acrylic
Use: Every Day Huipil
Technique: Woven on a Back Strap Loom
Size: Approximately 21” x 38” with sleeves