Huipil Hand Woven Blouse from Guatemala, Embroidered Motifs, Multi Color, Authentic Worn Vintage Clothing
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Huipil Hand Woven Blouse from Guatemala, Embroidered Motifs, Multi Color, Authentic Worn Vintage Clothing
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Width:41”
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Length: 26”
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..
Description
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Huipil Hand Woven Blouse from Guatemala, Embroidered Motifs, Multi Color, Authentic Worn Vintage Clothing
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Width:41”
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Length: 26”
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..