1284898

Vint Handwoven Guatemalan Mayan Huipil Nabaj #1284898

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Vint Handwoven  Guatemalan  Mayan Huipil Nabaj #1284898
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Vintage Handwoven Guatemala Mayan Huipil from Nabaj. 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.
<p> Nabaj is a highland town in the region
known as Quiche. The indigenous population of the area are known as
Ixil where they have their own distinct language.
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The weaving was done by the
women on a back strap loom. The color and the figures all have a
special meaning that is unique to there region and culture.
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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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This Huipil is about 30 to
40 years old. It does show some signs of wear. However the fabric
is study and the ...
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#: 3295</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:vintage old but good condition </td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1960's </td></tr>

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




<tr><td>Title:Vint Handwoven Guatemalan Mayan Huipil Nabaj</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Hiupil </td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:cotton </td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Nabaj</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Seattle, Washington </td></tr>
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