Guerrero, Mexico

Festival huipil. Amusgos, Xochistlahuaca, Guerrero, Mexico. This fine circa-1980 huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in three white cotton base panels, the seams trimmed with ribbon appliqué. These panels are decorated with supplementary brocade featuring universal diamond and plant motifs. The decoration closest to the collar is hand embroidered in a needlepoint style. This special item was acquired from the Oaxaca Textile Museum where it had been part of their collection. It is in like new condition. W 108 x L 78 cm. (15-318) $ 375. OBO