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The huipil is woven in 3 panels. White background with few chocolate stains, characteristic of these pieces. The central panel has a 3 stripe design with silk (yellow) and cotton (mollusk). The piece is completely brocaded with white cotton designs. The opening for the head is cut out and has a fine embroidery decoration of a silk collar. The panels and sides are joined with a cotton (mollusc) and silk (cochineal – burgundy) randa in a floral shape figure. Designs: geometric figures; tobacco plant and human figures.
Age: Approximately woven in the 1930’s
Ethnic Group: K’iché
Origin: Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango
Materials: Cotton, silk; natural dyes: mollusk, cochineal.
Use: Ceremonial Veil (Wedding)
Technique: Woven on a foot loom
Size: Approximately 46" x 40.5"