Guatemalan Weaving Red & Gold Huipil Top Indigenous Textile Art (C67E)
Hand woven and embroidered in tremendous detail with traditional designs and radiant colors. All Huipiles contain deep, personal symbolism related to Mayan cosmology and their connection to the natural world. They are made of 100% cotton, and both sides reflect the intricate designs.
Heavier, woven fabric that is also lined. Armpit to armpit measures 22 inches when top is laying flat. In very good condition. No tears or stains. This was stored and was going to be displayed.
Guatemalan weaving originated over 1,500 years ago with the ancient Maya civilization. According to legend, the Maya were taught to weave by the moon goddess and cosmic weaver, Ix Chel. For the Maya, woven textiles were not just practical, they were also symbolic, demonstrating wealth and status.
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