One paneled ceremonial Tzute or Utility Cloth woven on a back strap loom, fully brocaded with different silk color designs. Birds, feather serpent and geometric designs are the main subject of the decoration. The background is woven with indigo blue and fringes decorate both ends. This piece is use to cover the “tamales” (food) during the ceremony. All the colors are chemical dyes, except for the indigo. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping!
Age: Approximately woven in the 1980’s.
Ethnic Group: K’iché
Origin: Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango
Materials: cotton and silk
Use: Tzute or utility cloth
Technique: woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 39” x 30.5”