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Santa Catarina Palopó daily huipil.
Stylistically, this huipil is circa-1970. However, it is in like new condition and we
suspect it is newer, a retro piece done in an earlier style of this village where huipil styles have changed radically. This
huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in three red and white warp-striped cotton base panels. The center panel is wider,
more heavily decorated and has different warp stripes. The panels are decorated with supplementary weft brocade in horizontal
rows featuring plant, bird, people and geometric motifs. This fine example was acquired from
Sra. Romelia Perez of Santa Catarina Palopó at here tienda on Calle Santander in Panajachel. W 79 x L 70 cm. (16-90) $ 150. OBO
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