Two paneled red cotton man’s head Tzute woven on a back strap loom. Used for ceremonial purposes. The piece shows a red background with alternated thin indigo warp lines. The two panels demonstrate different flowers, which are marked by chevron designs. These patterns are brocaded in silk. The joining band or “randa” is hand-embroidered with silk. Notice that this piece has on each of the four corners silk tassels which are join with silk bounded knots. These tassels represent in this specific village and piece, the rain. All the colors are chemical dyes, except for the indigo which is a natural dye. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping!
Age: Approximately woven in 1960.
Ethnic Group: K’íché
Origin: Chichicastenango, El Quiché
Materials: Cotton and silk
Use: Ceremonial head tzute
Technique: Woven in a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 32” x 32”