Three white cotton paneled huipil woven on a foot loom, fully brocaded with purple (cotton) and golden (silk) designs. The “Eye of God”, flower vases and Quetzals are the main subject of the brocade decoration. The neckline is cut out, decorated as well as the sleeves with laces and a machine made yellow flower ribbon. Along with the brocade, four applied satin ribbons “rocetones” decorate the huipil; made of different colored ribbons. These designs represent the four phases of the moon. All the colours are chemical dyes. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping!
Age: Approximately woven in the 1970’s
Ethnic Group: K’iché
Origin: San Pedro Sacatepéquez, San Marcos
Materials: Cotton, silk and satin ribbons
Use: Ceremonial Huipil
Technique: Woven on a foot loom
Size: Approximately 32.5” x 38”