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Patzicia ceremonial huipil.
This huipil was hand woven on a back-strap loom in two very well-matched, warp-striped panels. Some
“ixcaco” warp threads; hand spun, undyed, naturally brown cotton. All the surface decoration is supplementary brocade in silk.
This unique example is exceptionally long for a Patzicia ceremonial huipil. It is in like new condition. Acquired from a private
collection in Guatemala. W 104 x L 77 cm. (18-37) $ 400. OBO
Bottom photograph was taken in Patzicia by Frank Lee Mays.
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