Vintage Mayan Guatemalan Textile Huipil Poncho From San Juan Sacatepequez

Description

There are no two huipiles exactly alike.
In Guatemala, weaving is an integral part of a Maya woman’s daily life & is an important responsibility that is passed on from generation to generation. Mayans have been weaving for over 2,000 years. Although the textiles have evolved and there have been changes in types of threads, dyes, and designs over the centuries, the basic back strap loom has changed very little. Many types of fabric are handwoven on these looms, and every woman makes her own unique huipil, the traditional blouse still worn in these regions. The design of the huipil expresses cultural identity, role in society, and personal aesthetic.
*Hand-woven on a back strap loom in two wide warp-striped cotton panels that are joined by hand embroidered decorative floral seams. These panels are decorated with supplementary brocade that features zoomorphic motifs. The head opening is trimmed with hand-embroidered flowers. The base panels have the purple, red, yellow and brown stripes typical of San Juan Sacatepequez huipils
**Measurements: 40" W x 32" L
***Great for a poncho/shirt or decorative as a wall hanging/as a table cloth or on back of sofa/chair!
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