Antique/Vintage Guatemalan Textile: Servilleta from Chichicastenango

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.
Wonderful Hand-woven Servilleta from Chichicastenango, Guatemala
*Excellent, Antique Condition with some minor stains
*ca 1960
* Silk, & Cotton
*Handwoven on a traditional back-strap loom in 2 panels with a decorative hand-embroidered silk randa/seam
*Features wonderful mythological double eagle and other animals in silk
*Typical uses for this are to shade a woman´s head from the sun or to cover food baskets in the market.
*Dimensions: 22"x 23.5"
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