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San Antonio Aguas Calientes daily huipil.
W76 x L125 cm opened. This post-1980 daily huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two very well matched maroon
cotton panels that are decorated with brocade. The unique feature of San Antonio A.C. huipils is the "marcador" decoration,
usually in floral and bird patterns. This decoration is double supplementary weft brocade, where the design appears 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 very fine example is
in excellent condition. It was acquired from Bonifacia Mendez Boco of Santa Maria de Jesus
(8-109) $ 200. SOLD.
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