Sololá camisa (men’s shirt).

This post-1980 men’s daily shirt was tailored from material produced on a back strap loom. It features extensive ikat dye patterns depicting fruit and designs in white piping. Ikat is a process where groups of threads are to tie-dyed before they are woven in order to create specific patterns. It has snap pockets and front closures. This typical example is in excellent condition. It was acquired from Paulina Ramos of Sololá at her tienda in front of the Hospedaje San Francisco on Calle Santander in Panajachel. Width at shoulders 50, length 68, sleeves 56 cm. (10-235) $ 75. OBO