Vintage Maya Blusa Huipil Blouse from San Cristobal Totonicapan Guatemala

Description

Fine vintage Maya blusa huipil from San Cristobal Totonicapan in Guatemala. In good condition; some staining to back side (see photo). Measures 31" L (total length) x 33" W. Hand-woven on a backstrap loom in two cotton panels - from plain to ikat weave, decorated with finely embroidered head opening and shoulders, with black velvet piping. Sides are unstitched. This blusa features very fine hand-embroidery. The embroidery style of San Cristobal Totonicapan is unique to the locality and considered the finest on any blusa from Guatemala.
Vintage condition
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