Chichicastenango ceremonial huipil. (W88 x L144 cm) The use of silk in a Chichicastenango huipil is traditionally associated with ceremonial use. This exquisite post-1980 ceremonial huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in 3 brown cotton base panels joined by multicolor hand embroidered decorative seams. All the decoration, both brocade and embroidery, is done in old silk in shades of maroon and magenta. The center panel is wider (34 cm) and more extensively decorated than the side panels (27 cm). The central decorative motifs are vertical bands of alternating plumed serpent and universal diamond designs. The typical sunburst collar is embroidered chain stitching in silk over velvet. This very highest quality huipil is in near perfect condition with only minor wear around the neck opening. Collected from Anna Carolina Ajanel in Chichicastenango. (6-78) $900. Sold.