Huitan daily huipil. W74 x L177 cm opened. This post-1980 huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two well -matched red cotton base panels with green weft stripes. These panels are decorated by horizontal bands of supplementary brocade featuring geometric motifs. The head opening is decorated with a machine embroidered appliqué collar and, along with the arm holes trimmed with velvet. Traditional textiles in the Huitan style are rare. This fine example is in very good condition. It was acquired from Tomasa Calbo Mateo of Chichicastenango at the “bomberos” market in Panajachel. (10-63) $ 75. Sold.