Quetzaltenango exceptional daily huipil.

This very large circa-1980 huipil was hand woven on a back-strap loom in 3 white cotton base panels, with some hand spun thread. The seams where the panels join are decorated by hand embroidered floral designs. The surface decoration is supplementary brocade featuring bird and plant motifs, universal diamond motifs across the shoulders and trimmed on the bottom with a shadow weave. The purple brocade is murex (shell fish) dyed, a very rare feature, indicating possible ceremonial use. It has a well-done hand embroidered collar that has been opened for easier access. This unique example is in very good condition. It was acquired from Sra. Sophia Monroy Tepeú at the La Fuente textile market in Antigua. W 104 x L 93 cm. (16-173) $ 290. OBO