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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.
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