This exceptional post-1980 huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in three red and white striped cotton base panels. The center panel is wider and more heavily decorated. These base panels are joined by hand embroidered decorative seams. The decoration features supplemental brocade on all panels in patterns typical of San Ildefonso. The San Ildefonso huipil resembles the huipil from nearby Colotenango in the use of brocade in the soumak style, but it is distinguished by the hand embroidery around the collar. The decoration around the collar here is hand embroidered and partially in silk, indicating ceremonial use. The head and arm openings are trimmed with a hand embroidered chain stitch. Ceremonial huipils from San Ildefonse are rare. This very fine example is in excellent condition. It was acquired from Ana Carolina Ajanel of Chichicastenango. W113 x L119 cm opened. (9-81) $ 200. OBO