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
Good Antique Condition with some stains & very small holes
*ca 1940
*Hand woven on the back strap loom in two warp striped panels joined by a hand embroidered decorative seam. The surface decoration is supplementary brocade in silk and wool.
*Use of indigo & other natural dyes
*Used to cover a woman´s head from the sun or for carrying goods from the market
*Double Eagle, Bird, Serpent, and Diamond Motifs
*Dimensions: 23" x 31"
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