Coban gauze huipil.

This contemporary huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in three purple gauze cotton panels. These panels are decorated with deer, bird and plumed serpent designs in supplementary brocade. The floral decoration around the collar is all hand embroidery. Coban gauze huipils are popular among Guatemalan women throughout the Maya area, particularly for wear in warm weather. This fine example is in very good condition. It was acquired from Sra. Carmen Tepeú at the La Fuente textile market in Antigua. W 83 x L 53 cm. (17-22) $ 95. OBO