Mixteca. Pinotepa de Don Luis, Oaxaca, Mexico

Huipil - vintage. Probably ceremonial. This fine circa-1960 huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in three wide white cotton base panels joined by satin ribbons. These panels are woven with hand spun thread. They are decorated with hand embroidery featuring plant motifs and a sunburst collar. This special item was acquired in trade with a prestigious textile museum in Mexico. It is in like new condition. W 125 x L 102 cm. (15-315) $ 360. OBO