Huipil - Chichicastenango, Woman's H_CC_SH_003 Black Very light bleeding of yellow

Very light bleeding of yellow threads below brocade

traditional 2-panel construction with brick brown background (most likely acrylic threads)

This two-sided brocade is one of the reasons

Guatemala back-strap loomed

They are made and worn by Mayan men

Huipil - Chichicastenango, Woman's H_CC_SH_003 Black Very light bleeding of yellowChichicastenago Woman's Huipil Serpents woven into the geometric design of and colors on this finely brocaded woman's huipil. Back strap loomed, traditional 3 panel construction with rich reddish brown background (I am unsure if acrylic or cotton). Sun design embroidered round head hole as some brillante (shiny) thread. Condition: Good used condition with a few loose threads and some light uneven fading spotting (?) color along lower portion of two