VTG 70's Huipil Hand Woven Embroidered Stripes Flowers Blouse from Guatemala

Description

VTG 70's Huipil Hand Woven Embroidered Stripes Flowers Blouse from Guatemala
Huipil blouse is made up of three individual hand woven pieces that have been sown together to create the blouse. Left side sleeve, middle neck area and right side sleeve.
Each section has traditional patterns along with hand embroidered flowers at the neckline.
A woman may spend months weaving a single huipil when complex techniques or designs are required. Through the choices of design, material and finishing technique, information can be read about the weaver's birth-place, religious background, social position, weaving skill, and personality. Indigenous women can read the complex encoded messages in each other's huipiles at a glance therefore gathering important information about the weaver.
This top has definitely been worn by a village woman. First photo shows front w/two holes or worn areas (could be repaired) and one small spot at end of sleeve. Ninth picture shows the back which in great condition.
Measurements laying flat;
39.5" Across (end of sleeve to end of sleeve)
25.5" Length
Thank you for shopping,
Blair