Quetzaltenango perraje. (shawl)

This circa-2000 perraje was hand woven on a back strap loom in one warp-striped cotton/rayon panel. The cotton warp stripes feature ikat chevrons typical of Quetzaltenago perrajes, here in indigo. The fringes are hand knotted warp threads. It is large, in excellent condition and in the most typical Quetzaltenango colors. It was acquired from Sra. Carmen Tepeu at her “tienda” on 4e Calle Oriente in Antigua. W 67 x L 192 cm plus fringes. (23-54) $ 180 or best offer.