San Martin Jilotepeque ceremonial huipil.

This circa-1980 huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two indigo blue dyed cotton base panels. These panels are joined by multi-colored hand embroidered decorative seams. The surface decoration is very well woven supplementary brocade to the hem with plumed serpent and other geometric motifs, much of it in silk. The head and arm openings are trimmed in velvet. Jiolotepeque ceremonial huipils on indigo are increasingly rare. This exceptional example is in excellent condition. It was acquired from Maria Isabel Gonzales at the “bomberos” textile market in Panajachel. W 86 x L 51 cm. (15-113) $ 280. OBO