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Santa Catarina Palopó daily huipil. W85 x L136 cm opened. This circa-1980 huipil was hand woven on a back strap
loom in three red and white warp striped cotton base panels. The center panel is wider and has more complex
supplementary brocade decoration. These decorations feature horizontal rows of bird, animal, plant and geometric
motifs. The collar is trimmed by hand embroidery. It was acquired from Lucia Tax Gomez of Santa Catarina Palopó at
the “bomberos” market in Panajachel. It is in excellent condition. (10-155) $190. Sold.
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