Vintage Ethnic Mayan Guatemalan Textile Huipil Poncho From Santo Domingo Xenacoj

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.
*Hand woven on a back strap loom in two red striped colorful cotton panels joined by hand embroidered decorative seams and warp stripes.
*The surface decoration is brocade featuring birds & other animals on the chest & across the shoulders
*The neckline is black velvet
**Measurements: 33" W x 24" L
***Great for a poncho/shirt or decorative as a wall hanging/as a table cloth or on back of sofa/chair!
*1980s