Two paneled utility cloth woven on a back strap loom. All the designs represent different animals such as birds, deer and turkeys. Flowers and stars are other motives. These patterns are finely woven in with a combination of cotton and silk, alternating wonderful colours. This piece is used as a shawl or to cover the woman’s head. Notice the four selvedge ends. 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: Santa Maria de Jesús, Sacatepéquez
                Materials: cotton, mercerized cotton and silk
                Use: every day Tzute or utility cloth
                Technique: woven on a back strap loom
                Size: Approximately 44” x 38”