Antique/Vintage Guatemalan Textile: Ceremonial Tzute from Santo Domingo Xenacoj

Description

In Guatemala, weaving is an integral part of a Maya woman’s daily life & is an important responsibility that is passed on from generation to generation. Mayans have been weaving for over 2,000 years. Although the textiles have evolved and there have been changes in types of threads, dyes, and designs over the centuries, the basic back strap loom has changed very little. Many types of fabric are handwoven on these looms, and every woman makes her own unique huipil, the traditional blouse still worn in these regions. The design of the huipil expresses cultural identity, role in society, and personal aesthetic.
*Good, Antique Condition with some minor stains & some signs of use
*ca 1960
*This pre-1970 tzute was used in many cofradia society ceremonies. It was hand woven on a back strap loom in one green warp striped cotton base panel. That panel is decorated with supplementary brocade featuring “zoomorphic” motifs with plumed serpent motifs at top and bottom. Some of the brocade is in silk
*Dimensions: 25"W x 20L"
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