Vintage Authentic Handwoven Guatemalan Huipil, ZigZag Motif San Juan Sacatepequez Blouse, Textile
Vintage Authentic Handwoven Guatemalan Huipil, ZigZag Motif San Juan Sacatepequez Blouse, Textile
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Width: 36"
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Length: 48"
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 with a flower top design on a white base.
Description
Vintage Authentic Handwoven Guatemalan Huipil, ZigZag Motif San Juan Sacatepequez Blouse, Textile
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Width: 36"
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Length: 48"
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 with a flower top design on a white base.