Santo Tomas Chichicastenango vintage tzute. (utility cloth)

Hand woven in two warp striped panels joined by a hand embroidered decorative seam. Surface decoration is supplementary brocade, some in silk, indicating ceremonial use. Hand spun base thread. Natural dyes. Circa 1950. Very good condition. From the collection of Joan Jacobson of Tucson. W 77 x L 59 cm. 21-261. $ 300 or best offer.