San Antonio Aguas Calientes vintage daily hupil.

This pre-1970 daily huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two 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 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 the collection of an ex-US diplomat in Guatemala. W 62 x L 58 cm. (16-17) $ 110 OBO