Chichicastenango ceremonial huipil. (W88 x L146 cm) The use of silk in a Chichicastenango huipil is traditionally associated with ceremonial use. This very fine 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. Silk in shades of maroon and magenta is extensively employed in both brocade and embroidery decoration. The center panel is wider (33 cm) and more extensively decorated than the side panels (27.5 cm). The central decorative motifs are very highly abstract double-headed eagles. These are surrounded by and incorporate plumed serpent and universal diamond designs. The typical sunburst collar is embroidered chain stitching in silk over velvet and has especially long points. This very fine huipil is in almost like new condition. Collected from Maria Huarcas Aigua of Chichicastenango. (6-81) $320 *SOLD*