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San Rafael Petzal huipil.
An uncommon style. Hand woven on a back strap loom
in three panels joined by hand embroidered decorative seams. The base material is “aleman”,
a cotton/rayon blend prized for its softness and drape. Surface decoration
is supplementary brocade featuring butterfly and universal diamond motifs. Black crochet
trim around the head and arm openings. This fine example is in very good condition. Acquired from
Sra. Bonifacia Mendez Bocó at the Mercado de Artesanos in Antigua. 78 x 104 cm.
(12-158) Was $135. Now $110 or best offer.
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