Three panelled Huipil woven on a back strap loom. The centre panel has a black back ground and is fully brocaded with geometric patterns (wind, water, mountains, quetzalcoat, hummingbrids standing on the Tabaco plant and corn plant), characteristic from the San Cristobal Verapaz area. The two side panels have the same brocaded designs, but the back ground is white, with cordoned white threads. Notice the four selvedge ends on each panel. The square neckline is cut out. All the colours are chemical dyes. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping!
Age: Approximately woven in the 2000’s
Ethnic Group: K’ekchi
Origin: San Cristobal Verapaz, Alta Verapaz
Materials: cotton
Use: Every day Huipil
Technique: woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 40.5” x 21.5”