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 deep red panels that are decorated in brocade with bird motifs in faux silk. The base is “aleman”, a cotton/rayon blend prized for its drape. It is in excellent condition. Acquired from Maria Sacajan Perez at the La Fuente textile market in Antigua. W75 x L53 cm. (15-29) $85. OBO