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Saint Huipil woven in one panel. The piece shows four selvedge ends. It is joined on the sides with a cochineal randa. It shows white background with the weft texture. The opening for the head is embroidered with silk, cochineal and satin ribbon. All the designs are brocaded. Designs: geometric and lines.
Age: Approximately woven in the 1880’s
Ethnic Group: Kakchiquel
Origin: San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
Materials: Cotton and silk; natural dyes: mollusk and cochineal.
Use: Saint Huipil
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 13” x 10”