San Pedro La Laguna men's faja (sash belt)

This circa-1980 faja was hand woven on a back strap loom in one warp striped cotton panel. Each end is finished with hand knotted fringes. It features simple ikat dye patters in the warp stripes. This is a rare item. It was acquired from Sra. Josefa Ratzan of San Juan La Laguna at the “bomberos” market in Panajachel. W 23 x L 190 cm plus fringes. (16-200) $ 90. OBO