San Martin Sacatepéquez (aka, San Martin Chile Verde) daily huipil.

This huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two well-matched white all cotton panels that are joined by hand embroidered decorative seams. The surface decoration is supplementary brocade featuring rather random placement of bird and plant motifs, particularly the “pavo real” motifs and the universal diamond motif across the shoulders. The collar is trimmed with an embroidered chain stitch. This complex weaving is in excellent condition. It was acquired from Sra. Gladys Mendez at her stall in the Mercado des Artesanos in Antigua. W 88 x L 70 cm. (18-99) $100. OBO