A beautiful two paneled Huipil woven on a back strap loom with 4 selvedge ends. Each of the panels is finely brocaded with geometrical patterns. All the geometrical patterns are woven in using the single face brocading technique. The neckline is decorated with old velvet ribbon as well as the arm holes. Two velvet circles decorate the front and back side of the V-neckline.
         
        
            
            
                Age: Approximately woven in the 1960’s
                Ethnic Group: Kakchiquel
                Origin: San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Sacatepéquez
                Materials: Cotton
                Use: Every day Huipil
                Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
                Size: Approximately 26.5" x 22"