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San Mateo Ixtatan huipil. H: 28.5”, W: 40”. Code: L9. The colorful huipiles from San Mateo Ixtatan are hand embroidered on a heavy cotton
commercial cloth called “manta”. They are reversible. This fine example features many different animal and floral motifs and the original collar. Circa 1990.
The materials consist of cotton and acrylic wool. These pieces are usually heavier than other huipiles, typically weighing 10-15lbs. This fine
huipil is part of the collection of the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales Nim Po’t in Antigua Guatemala. $830. (15-05)
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