Ceremonial huipil (blouse)
Patzun village, Chimaltenango, Guatemala
Cotton, silk
1970s or earlier
51" (129.5 cm) wide by 24" (61 cm) high
Ex. private San Francisco collection

Handspun cotton threads are woven on a back-strap loom for this large ceremonial huipil, with warp stripes of yellow, green, red, blue and orange. The round neck opening is embroidered with colorful silk thread with a gathered green cotton applique semi-circle in the center of each side. The symbolism is of the sun and moon. Joining the two panels is an embroidery technique called 'randa'. There is some soiling on both sides.
#6315

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