Blouse
Huipil
| Native Name | Huipil |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 99-23-5 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Maya (Central American Culture) |
| Provenience: | Guatemala Santa Maria De Jesus Department of Sacatepequez |
| Culture Area: | Central American |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Cotton Silk Rayon |
| Length: | 63 cm |
| Width: | 62 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Betty Gerstley, 1999 |
Description
Huipil made of two panels. Coarsely woven white background completely covered with brocading except 16cm along the bottom. Colors: magenta, blue, green, pink and white cotton and pink silk. Square neck with slit finished with a magenta velvet band, which also lines the arm holes.
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