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Skirt from Almolonga
$500

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Two blue paneled Corte or Skirt woven on a foot loom. The Skirt is decorated with multicolor designs and ikat. The blue color is “indigo”, a natural dye. Skirts have been used nowadays for decorative purposes, like bedcovers and tablecloths because of their huge proportions. All the colours are chemical dyes, except fro the indigo blue. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping!

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Age: Approximately woven in the 1970’s
Ethnic Group: K’iché
Origin: Almolonga, Quetzaltenango
Materials: cotton
Use: skirt
Technique: woven on a foot loom
Size: Approximately 47” x 43”
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