Santo Tomás Chichicastenango ceremonial (saint's) tzute (utility cloth).

This large and very unique circa-1980 tzute was hand woven on a back strap loom in 2 red/white warp-striped cotton panels that are joined by an elaborate hand embroidered decorative seam. The surface decoration is supplementary brocade, some in silk, featuring a variety of zoomorphic designs. It was made to be used by a saint in a religious procession. This outstanding tzute is in excellent condition. It was acquired from Sra. Ana Carolina Ajanel of Chichicastenango at her tienda in Chichicastenango. W 122 x L 116 cm. (13-238) $ 300. OBO