Handwoven Santiago Atitlan Guatemalan Huipil, Authentic Blue Bird, Owl & Flower Blouse
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Handwoven Vintage Guatemalan Textiles, Traditional Colotenango Huipil, Red Base & White Stripes
$169.00
Handwoven Vintage Guatemalan Textiles, Traditional Colotenango Huipil, Red Base & White Stripes
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Shoulders: 28"
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Length: 18"
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 Colotenango Guatemala.
Description
Handwoven Vintage Guatemalan Textiles, Traditional Colotenango Huipil, Red Base & White Stripes
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Shoulders: 28"
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Length: 18"
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 Colotenango Guatemala.
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Additional info
SKU:
HUIPIL149
Availability:
One-of-a-Kind
Width:
28.00
Height:
18.00
Depth:
1.00
