Blouse

Huipil

2001-20-1

From: Guatemala | Department of Solola

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Huipil
Object Number 2001-20-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Guatemalan
Provenience Guatemala | Department of Solola
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Cotton | Silk | Rayon
Description

Huipil is brown and indigo in two panels joined with a horizontal randa. Comprised of three panels with the neckline embroidered with silk. Horizontal stripes of red, white and yellow with black and white ikat. Geometric designs brocaded intermittently. Purple silk triangles around neck with zigzag designs in orange and white.

Length 79 cm
Width 142.5 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 2001

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