Santa Maria Chiquimula vintage daily huipil.

This circa-1960 huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two warp-striped cotton base panels. The panels are joined by “randas”, hand embroidered decorative seams. Hand embroidery also decorates the head opening. The blue warp stripes are indigo dyed. Chiquimula huipils are uncommon. It is in very good condition. It was collected from Doña Juana Mateo Rosales of Panajachel. W85 x L64 cm. (12-311) $ 80.