Huipil - Nahuala, Woman's H_NA_13-12 Ancient Maya Quetzaltenango (Xela) Guatemala Woman's Huipil

Quetzaltenango (Xela) Guatemala Woman's Huipil ---  Striking tangerine and orange shades on this daily use single-panel huipil from Xela (pleated to appear like traditional 3-panel huipil)

Marked "Atitlan"

Purchased from Lucia in 2014

multiethnic and multicultural of the country and moral values ​​such as peace

Bought from Lucia 2012

Huipil - Nahuala, Woman's H_NA_13-12 Ancient Maya Quetzaltenango (Xela) Guatemala Woman's HuipilNahuala Woman's Huipil The finely woven 2 panel huipil is made on a backstrap loom. Maria told me the figure is a tiger. Also small geomorphic birds and animals in the very fine brocade (click on pictures for closeup). Indigo colored cotton with rose stripes. Condition: Very good used. No bleeding with light wear. Two panels selvage finished, the other two hemmed. Purchased from Maria in 2013. Maria told me this daily use huipil was made by her sister