Santo Tomas Chichicastenango vintage ceremonial tzute.

This pre-1950 (at least) tzute was hand woven on a back strap loom in two warp-striped cotton panels that are joined by a hand embroidered decorative seam, all in silk. The surface decoration is supplementary brocade, some in silk, featuring women and animal patterns. This very old tzute is in relatively good condition except for the water marks. It was acquired from Sra. Ana Carolina Ajanel at her tienda in Chichicastenango. W 84 L 69 cm. (13-01) $80 OBO