Vintage Handwoven Mayan Guatemalan Textile Huipil Poncho from Almolonga

Description

There are no two huipiles exactly alike.
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.
One of a kind, one size fits all, same hand embroidery on both sides, & in good, gently used condition with weaver's "p" initial & a minor stain
*Hand woven on a back strap loom in two very well matched red/white striped cotton base panels joined by hand embroidered decorative seams. “The *Almolonga huipil is intricate and solidly brocaded above the waist.” (Altman and West, “Threads of Identity”)
*This huipil is decorated with supplementary brocade entirely in traditional geometric patterns.
*Great for a poncho/shirt or decorative as a wall hanging!
28" W x 22" L
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