April 23, 2024
GUATEMALA - Maya HUIPIL Salcaja CORTE Fabric Handwoven
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Ì C i n c o P i c o s Ì "Treasures of the West Indies and New Spain " Guatemala Handwoven Huipil Corte Salcaja This colorful Corte was hand woven on a foot loom in the area around Salcaja, Guatemala. These "bolts" or cortes are purchased by the women to make into a skirt or "morga". This particular corte is special in that it was made for an "important occasion", such as a wedding or communion. This was NOT made for every-day use. The women save their earnings for years to buy a piece of fabric like this for that Special Time! The average indigenous woman will only own 1 or 2 of these in a lifetime! See Photos The pictures do not show the metalic threads interwoven in this handsome fabric. A unique opportunity to own a piece of Mayan culture. THIS IS NEW, NEVER USED AND OVER 15 YEARS OLD!!! Measures approx. 36" x approx 7 yards A Very Special Handwoven Check out my other items ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! Place of Origin: Guatemala Region: Salcaja Age: About 17 years old; purchased in 1990. Condition: New Color: Black with multi-color design bands. Materials: Cotton w/Metalic threads Handwoven. Size: Width: 36 inches Length: approx. 7 YARDS ******************************************************* Maya Apparel ( Traje ) Glossary Huipil Blouse, sleeveless but very wide so that it covers part of the
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