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Old Huipil from Todos Santos
$5000

Huipil from Todos Santos
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  • Huipil from Todos Santos
  • Huipil from Todos Santos
  • Huipil from Todos Santos
  • Huipil from Todos Santos

The following item belongs to the range of “Antique and Rare Items of the Casa de Artes’ Treasures Series”. This item can only be purchased online using PAYPAL or a US Dollar Check sent to our P.O. Box address in Florida, USA. For buying instructions and more pictures, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

The huipil is woven in 3 panels, showing 4 selvedge ends.  Red and white striped background.  The opening for the head is cut out and is decorated with blue ribbon and a machine application with white, pink and black threads.  The designs are brocaded with cotton and wool.  Designs: geometric. 

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Age: Approximately woven in the 1940’s
Ethnic Group: Mam
Origin: Todos Santos, Huehuetenango
Materials: Cotton and wool.
Use: Every day Huipil
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 33” x 30.5”
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