Santa Maria de Jesus wedding huipil.

This is not typical of Santa Maria de Jesus huipil. This huipil was part of a group of approximately 10 that were made by an innovative local textile artist as unique wedding huipils. The base is indigo dyed corte material, hand woven on a foot treadle loom. The surface decoration is all hand embroidery in silk. This striking piece is contemporary. It is in excellent condition. It was acquired from Petronila Mendez Bocó of Santa Maria de Jesus at her stall in the Mercado des Artesanos in Antigua. W 94 x L 61 cm. (15-243) $ 500. OBO