San Antonio Aguas Calientes huipil.

This post-1980 daily huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two well matched blue cotton panels that are decorated with supplementary brocade, primarily in rows of geometric patterns, a style associated with older examples. The head and arm openings are lined with velvet. The unique feature of San Antonio A.C. huipils is the "marcador" decoration, usually in floral and bird patterns, here just across the shoulders. This decoration is double supplementary weft brocade, with the design appearing equally on both sides. This type of weaving is only done in this village. Huipils from San Antonio A. C. are often considered the best-woven huipils among the Maya of Guatemala and the prestige of their style influences that of many nearby villages. This fine weaving is in excellent condition. It was acquired from Gladys Mendez Bocó in the Mercado des Artesanos in Antigua. W 74 x L 61 cm. (15-87) $ 160. OBO