San Antonio Aguas Calientes daily huipl.

This circa-1980 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 geometric patterns, 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 fine example is in very good condition. It was acquired from the Richard Stanton collection. W 63 x L 54 cm. (18-23) $ 90. OBO