Patzún ceremonial huipil.

This pre-1980 ceremonial huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two wide red warp-striped cotton panels that are joined by a hand embroidered decorative seams. The surface decoration features extensive hand embroidery in floral and feather motifs encircling the head opening, all in silk. This exceptional example is very good condition. It was acquired from Sra. Petronila Mendez Boco at her tienda at the Mercado des Artesanos in Antigua. W 111 x L 58 cm. (17-01) $ 675. OB0

Bottom photo by Frank Lee Mays.