Chajul faja (sash/belt).

This circa 2000 faja was hand woven on a back strap loom in one red cotton blend panel decorated on both ends with supplementary brocade in diamond patterns. The base material is a blend of fibers known as “aleman” and prized for its softness and drape. It has complete sets of elaborately hand knotted fringes with small pom-poms on each end. It is in very good condition. It was acquired from Sra.Gladys Mendoza of Santa Maria de Jesus at her stall in the Mercado des Artesanos in Antigua. W 20 x L 310 cm plus tassels. (21-97) $70 or best offer.