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15. Colotenango corte (wrap skirt).
(W 254 x L90 cm) This circa-1980 corte was hand woven on a back strap loom in two striped cotton panels of equal size.
Cortes of the Colotenango area are the only ones in Guatemala made on back strap looms. The blue warp stripes are indigo
dyed. The panels are decorated with supplementary brocade in various geometric patterns. It is in very good condition.
It was acquired from Bonifacia Mendez Boco of Santa Maria de Jesus. (8-193) $ 160. SOLD. Others similar available.
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