Oaxaca, Mexico

Huipil. Triquis. San Juan Colapa, Juxtlahuaca, Oaxaca, Mexico. This pre-1980 huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in three brown cotton base panels, the seams of which are covered by ribbons. These panels are decorated with supplementary brocade in geometric patterns. The collar is trimmed in ribbon. This huipil was acquired from the Oaxaca Textile Museum where it had been part of their collection. It is in like new condition. W 80 x L 113 cm. (15-320) $ 250. OBO