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Cruceta Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
$1625

Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
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  • Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
  • Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
  • Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
  • Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango
  • Ceremonial Huipil from Chichicastenango

Three paneled white ceremonial huipil woven on a back strap loom. The white background is woven with handspun cotton. The piece is decorated with the feather serpent and zigzag designs on each panel, which (when the huipil is extended) will form the Mayan Cross with the Sun in the center (neck decoration). Cotton and wool threads are used to weave these brocade decorations. The neckline is cut out and decorated with hand embroidered thread symbolizing the sun. Two round velvet fabric decorations are sewn on each side, which represents the two phases of the moon. The three panels are joined with a ”cruceta” fashion (cross-stitch embroidery) with indigo cotton. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping! 

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Age: Approximately woven in the 1950’s
Ethnic Group: K’iche
Origin: Chichicastenango, El Quiche
Materials: Cotton, hand spun white cotton and wool
Use: Ceremonial Huipil
Technique: Woven on a back strap loom
Size: Approximately 25” x 32”
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