San Antonio Aguas Calientes huipil.

This post-1980 daily huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two very well-matched blue cotton panels. The unique feature of San Antonio A.C. huipils is the "marcador" decoration, usually in floral and bird patterns, here with the cupids motif. 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. San Antonio A. C. huipils are widely considered the best-woven huipils among the Maya of Guatemala and their style influences that of many nearby villages. This fine weaving is in excellent condition. It was acquired from the collection of Mary Lou Ridinger of Antigua Guatemala. W 67 x L 55 cm. (21-12) $200 or best offer.