Almolonga huipil. (L194 x W 93 cm opened) “The Almolonga huipil is intricate and solidly brocaded above the waist. The most common design of the 1960s was a vertical zigzag in maroon, purple and orange-gold.” (“Threads of Identity”, p. 121) This post-1980 daily huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two well matched cotton panels. Unlike most Almolonga huipils, this one was woven on a black base that has faded to charcoal gray. The supplementary brocade features horizontal bands of various geometric motifs, including stars, universal diamonds and plumed serpents. The shoulders are further decorated with machine embroidered flowers. This fine huipil is in excellent condition. Collected from Bonifacia Mendez Bocó of Santa Maria de Jesus. (5-333) $ 80 *SOLD*