Antique/Vintage Guatemalan Ceremonial Textile Saint Tzute San Pedro Sacatepequez

Description

In Guatemala, weaving is an integral part of a Maya woman’s daily life & is an important responsibility that is passed on from generation to generation. Mayans have been weaving for over 2,000 years. Although the textiles have evolved and there have been changes in types of threads, dyes, and designs over the centuries, the basic back strap loom has changed very little. Many types of fabric are handwoven on these looms, and every woman makes her own unique huipil, the traditional blouse still worn in these regions. The design of the huipil expresses cultural identity, role in society, and personal aesthetic.
Antique/Vintage Guatemalan Ceremonial Textile Saint Tzute San Pedro Sacatepequez
Excellent, Antique Condition with some very minor signs of use
*ca 1960
* Silk, & Cotton
*Very Rare
*It is very common that Cofradías (religious brotherhoods) weave special garments for the town’s saints; some virgins will have a unique Huipil and other saints will have just an “Ofrenda” /tzute (napkin) to decorate the altar.
*28" x 31"
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