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Santa Catarina Palopó vintage huipil. W 71 x L 118 cm opened. This pre-1970 huipil was hand woven on a back strap
loom in three red and white warp striped cotton base panels. The panels are decorated by weft supplementary
brocade featuring rows of geometric motifs. The center panel is wider and more heavily decorated. This
remarkably clean example is in very good condition. It was acquired from Ana Mercedes of Santa Catarina Palopó
at the La Fuente textile market in Antigua Guatemala. (11-87) $90. Sold.
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