Chajul daily huipil.

This post-2000 huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two blue panels decorated by bird motifs. The base is “aleman”, a cotton/rayon blend prized for its drape. It is in excellent condition. It was acquired from Maria Sacajan Perez at the La Fuente textile market in Antigua “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) W 80 x L 60 cm. (17-62) $95. OBO