Chajul daily huipil.

This circa-1980 huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two blue cotton panels decorated by bird and animal motifs. It is in very good condition. It was acquired from the Richard Stanton collection. “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 89 x L 59 cm. (18-22) $80. OBO