Quetzaltenango fine daily huipil.

This large circa-1980 huipil was hand woven on a back-strap loom in 3 white cotton base panels. The seams where the panels join are decorated by hand embroidered floral designs. The surface decoration is supplementary brocade featuring bird, plant and plumed serpent motifs. It has a well done hand embroidered collar that has been opened for easier access. This fine example is in very good condition. It was acquired from Sra. Carmen Tepeu at the La Fuente textile market in Antigua. W 87 x L 74 cm. (17-03) $ 200. OBO