Huipil - Santiago Atitlan, Woman H_SA_16-09 Nahuala The Artisans: Xocomil Woman's Group

The Artisans:  Xocomil Woman's Group in San Juan La Laguana

Back-strap loomed

Painting Is large so will be mailed unstretched in a roll

Some of them still weave the lightweight traditional lacy cloth of the Coban area

signed "Coche" of Three Mayan Weavers

Huipil - Santiago Atitlan, Woman H_SA_16-09 Nahuala The Artisans: Xocomil Woman's GroupSantiago Atitlan Woman's Huipil Beautiful hand embroidered birds and flowers around the neck of this Santiago Atitlan Huipil. White base material hand woven on backstrap loom with two tone vertical stripes. Sides seams are open (could easily be sewn closed). Two of the bottom panel are selvage finished, the other two are hemmed. Purchased from Antonio. Condition: Good used condition. The huipil shows some wear, a few loose threads and light spotting.