Beautiful two blue panelled Tzute or Utility Cloth woven on a back strap loom with four selvedge ends. This piece is used during the ceremony either to cover the Texel’s head or to carry candles or a Saint. The panel is nicely brocaded with silk details in the zoomorphic and geometrical patterns all over the Tzute. It has a brocaded decorative pattern called “cadena” (chain) which frames the textile. All the colours are chemical dyes. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping!
Age: Approximately woven in the 1970’s.
Ethnic Group: Kakchiquel
Origin: Santo Domingo Xenacoj, Sacatepéquez
Materials: Cotton and mercerized cotton, silk
Use: Ceremonial Tzute
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 64” x 45”