San Antonio Aguas Calientes huipil.

This circa-1970 daily huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two very well matched red cotton panels that are decorated with supplementary brocade, primarily in rows of plumed serpent and other geometric motifs, a style associated with older examples. The head and arm openings are trimmed with blue velvet and appliqué ribbon. 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 classic example is in very good condition. It was acquired from Estefana Culajah at the La Fuente textile market in Antigua. W 69 x L 56 cm. (15-88) $ 110 OBO