Handwoven Vintage Guatemalan Textiles, San Pedro Sacatepequez Huipil, Cool Color Textile, Authentic
$249.00
Handwoven Vintage Guatemalan Blouse, Santo Domingo Xenacoj Red Stripped Huipil
$149.00
Handwoven Vintage Guatemalan Blouse, Santo Domingo Xenacoj Red Stripped Huipil
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Shoulders: 33"
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Length: 46"
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..
This is a traditional & authentic huipil from Santo Domingo Xenacoj.
Description
Handwoven Vintage Guatemalan Blouse, Santo Domingo Xenacoj Red Stripped Huipil
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Shoulders: 33"
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Length: 46"
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..
This is a traditional & authentic huipil from Santo Domingo Xenacoj.
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Additional info
SKU:
HUIPIL157
Availability:
One-of-a-Kind
Width:
33.00
Height:
46.00
Depth:
1.00
