Blouse
Huipil
83-13-19
From: Guatemala | Department of Quezaltenango
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Huipil |
| Object Number | 83-13-19 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Quiche |
| Provenience | Guatemala | Department of Quezaltenango |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Cotton | Silk |
| Description | Cotton huipil of three panels. Sides are sewn with openings for arms. Neck and arm openings are lined with black and the neck has an collar with a floral design. The upper portion of the huipil is densely brocaded with geometric patterns and birds. All brocading is in purple, mauve and yellow. Randas are done in blue zigzag stiches with thick, vertical bands of alternating blue, mauve and salmon on either side of each randa. The lower portion of the huipil is undecorated. Late 19th, early 20th century. A set with 83-13-6, 9 and 10. As per Sigrid Meier, "Warp: 58 epi, single ply, Z twist, two strands white cotton. Weft: 24 ppi, single ply, Z twist, four strands white cotton. Warp predominantly plain weave. Three panels, two selvedges. Woven on a treadle loom." |
| Length | 99.06 cm |
| Width | 88.9 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Paul Chancellor, 1983 |
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