Santo Tomas Chichicastenango ceremonial huipil.

This circa-1980 huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in three blue cotton panels joined by hand embroidered decorative seams. The surface decoration is primarily supplementary brocade in floral patterns, much of it in silk. The hand embroidered sunburst collar is unique to Chichicastenango huipils. Unfortunately, this huipil has a worn spot on the base that needs repair. Otherwise, it is in good condition. It was acquired from Tomasa Calbo Mateo of Chichicastenango at the “bomberos” market in Panajachel. W93 x L71 cm. (16-93) $60. OBO