Handwoven Santiago Atitlan Guatemalan Huipil, Authentic Blue Bird, Owl & Flower Blouse
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Handwoven Vintage Guatemalan Textiles, Traditional San Pedro Sacatepequez Ceremonial Huipil
$329.00
Handwoven Vintage Guatemalan Textiles, Traditional San Pedro Sacatepequez Ceremonial Huipil
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Shoulders: 40"
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Length: 51"
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 Ceremonial huipil from San Pedro Sacatepequez with a traditional white base.
Description
Handwoven Vintage Guatemalan Textiles, Traditional San Pedro Sacatepequez Ceremonial Huipil
-
Shoulders: 40"
-
Length: 51"
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 Ceremonial huipil from San Pedro Sacatepequez with a traditional white base.
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Additional info
SKU:
HUIPIL151
Availability:
One-of-a-Kind
Width:
40.00
Height:
51.00
Depth:
1.00
