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Chajul vintage daily huipil.
“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 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) This vintage huipil is typical of
the traditional style worn in the 1960s. They are increasingly rare. It was hand woven on a back strap loom in two red cotton panels decorated by bird motifs.
It is in very good condition. Acquired from Juana Mateo Rosales of Panajachel. W80 x 117 cm if opened. (9-04) $80. OBO
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