Huipil (blouse)
Patzicia, Guatemala
Cotton, rayon
1970s to 80s
30" (76.2 cm) wide by 16" (40.6 cm) high
Ex. private San Francisco collection

This huipil was woven on a back strap loom in two long panels with multicolored warp stripes and a base of cotton/rayon blend called aleman. The rayon adds a unique suppleness and drape to the body of the huipil. The arm holes and V-neck opening are edged in machine stitched braid.
#6327

SOLD