Chichicastenango ceremonial huipil. (W89 x L150 cm) The use of silk in a Chichicastenango huipil is traditionally associated with ceremonial use. This classic circa-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 (27 cm). The central decorative motifs are overlapping variations on the plumed serpent design, bordered by floral bands on the side panels. The typical sunburst collar is embroidered chain stitching in silk and cotton over velvet and has especially long points. This ceremonial huipil is in very good condition. Collected from Bonifacia Méndez Bocó of Santa Maria de Jesus in Antigua Guatemala. (6-84) $160 *SOLD*