Chajul vintage daily huipil.

From the Dr. Richard P. Mandell collection.

“A clear bright red is the favored background color of the Chajul daily costume. . . . The weaving in Chajul is especially firm and sturdy, and in order to achieve this, women usually stand at their back-strap 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 huipil was woven on a back strap loom in two red cotton panels and is typical of the style worn in the 1960-70’s. They are increasingly rare. This very fine example is in excellent condition. W 87 x L 59 cm. (16-228) $190. OBO

Lower photograph taken in Chajul in 2005 by Frank Lee Mays.