Nahuala daily huipil.

This huipil was hand woven on a back-strap loom in two warp-striped cotton panels joined by hand embroidered decorative seams. The blue base thread is dyed with indigo. The surface decoration is supplementary brocade in cotton and rayon (to mimic silk). The principal motif the “pavo real” (which translates as royal turkey) and it is surrounded by other bird motifs. This fine example is in excellent condition. It was acquired from Sra. Carmen Tepeú at the La Fuente textile market in Antigua. W 70 x L 64 cm. (18-102) $100. OBO