Huipil (Blouse)
Maker
Unknown, Chuj Maya
DateLate 20th Century
MediumCotton, cloth
DimensionsH: 33 1/2 “ x W: 30 3/4” (G)
SignedNone
Credit LineGift of Anthony and Lorraine Aveni
Object numberNLA2011.01.AVE
DescriptionHuipil (woman’s traditional blouse) from San Mateo Ixtatan, Guatemala. Single length of factory-woven cotton cloth is satin-stitched with embroidered stars, birds and leaves. Heavy garment, reversible. Blue commercial cloth, lace and rickrack collar.
ClassificationsTextiles
Collections
Exhibitions
Makers and Materials of the Americas
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Ricartina Smith
Unknown, Native American (Latin America)