1280055

Handwoven Guatemalan Huipil Chichicastenagno #1280055

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Handwoven Guatemalan Huipil Chichicastenagno  #1280055
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Vintage Handwoven Guatemala Mayan Huipil from Chichicastenagno. It is is a important highland
market town in the region known as Quiche. The indigenous population
of the area are known as Quiche where they have their own distinct language. The Mayans other people from other tribes from all around the area come here once or twice weekly to buy, sell and trade.
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The weaving was done by the
women on a back strap loom. The colorful flowers, symbols the
figures all have a special meaning that is unique to there region and
culture.
</P>A Huipil is a hand loomed, woven and sometimes embroidered blouse or top that the indigenous women wear. It made from usually 3 long pieces put together. ( the pieces are limited by the size of the back strap looms they use. That is why they need to use more that one piece). A hole is made for the head. Sometimes it is sewn up on the sides with room left for the armhole but more traditionally it is left open on the sides but then wrapped around and tucked into their skirts held in place by long hand woven belts.

The art of the traditional
weaving is past down from mother to daughter. Each region and
village has their own distinct design and colors. Unfortunately
more of the traditional weaving and other cultural ways are being
influence and replaced by modernization of the U.S.A. & Europe.
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#: 3296</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:older but excellent </td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1970's </td></tr>

<tr><td>Maker:Quich Mayan Weavers </td></tr>




<tr><td>Title:Handwoven Guatemalan Huipil Chichicastenagno </td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Huipil </td></tr>

<tr><td>Type:Chichicastenango flowers</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Seattle, Washington </td></tr>
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