Sumpango huipil.

This huipil was hand woven on a back-strap loom in two warp-striped cotton panels that are joined by hand embroidered decorative seams. The head and arm openings are trimmed with a hand embroidered buttonhole stitch. The principal feature is the rows of hand embroidered floral patterns circling the head opening. This is by far the largest Sumpango huipil that we have seen, hence probably of ceremonial use. Sumpango huipils are increasingly rare. This classic example is in like new condition. It was acquired from a private collection in Guatemala. W 102 x L 61 cm. (18-81) $200. OBO

The bottom photograph was taken as a saint's day celebration in Sumpango by Frank Lee Mays.