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Chajul daily huipil. “The weaving in Chajul is especially firm and sturdy, and in order to achieve this, women
usually stand at their backstrap looms rather than sit or kneel. (B)irds, corn plants, arrows and diamonds
predominate in their bold style of single-faced brocade.” (“Threads of Identity”, Altman and West, p. 108)
This contemporary huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two purple panels joined by a hand embroidered
decorative seam and decorated by double-headed eagle and bird motifs in brocade. It is in excellent condition.
Acquired from Juana Conos at the La Fuente textile market in Antigua. W85 x L60 cm. (15-28) $90. OBO
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