Woman's ceremonial blouse (Huipil)
three-panel huipil, 4-selvedge panels, joined with randas in brocaded area and with black zigzags from brocade down; handspun ixcaco ground, thickly woven geometric designs in multicolors at chest, back and shoulders; appliqué sunburst design at neck opening; round cut neck. Central design on yoke is of rayed diamonds and circular spots; chest are has W-shaped chevrons in multiple colors. Two faced brocade.
- Date
- c. 1945
- In our collection
- since September the 2nd, 2016 up to now
- Dimensions
- 27 7/8 x 42 3/4 in. (70.8 x 108.59 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Cotton, wool, silk, synthetic; supplementary weft patterning, embroidery, appliqué
- Price
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- Composition
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oxygen 56% atium 37% zinc 2% iron 2% cadmium 3%