Blouse
Huipil
2001-20-1
From: Guatemala | Department of Solola
Curatorial Section: American
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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