Chichicastenango ceremonial huipil. (W91 x L142 cm) The use of silk in a Chichicastenango huipil is traditionally associated with ceremonial use. This classic pre-1980 ceremonial huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in 3 brown cotton base panels joined by multicolor hand embroidered decorative seams. Silk in shades of maroon and magenta fading to pink is extensively employed in both brocade and embroidery decoration. The center panel is wider (35 cm) and more extensively decorated than the side panels (28 cm). The central decorative motif is highly abstract double-headed eagles on all panels. These are surrounded by and incorporate variations on the plumed serpent design. The typical sunburst collar is embroidered chain stitching in silk and cotton over velvet. This fine ceremonial huipil is in very good condition. Collected from the late Tomás Rin of Chichicastenango. (2-32) $240 *SOLD*