Huipil - Nahuala, Smaller Woman's H_NA_13-01 Diego Mendoza Hand embroidered

Hand embroidered

The two embroidered randas down the front and decoration around the neck are typical of Quetzaltenago

signed "Angelina Quic"  of Mayan Market  using the overhead or birds-eye view

Condition: Good used condition with a few loose threads

The armholes are nicely finished with an unusual brocade or crocheted stitch

Huipil - Nahuala, Smaller Woman's H_NA_13-01 Diego Mendoza Hand embroideredNahuala Woman's Huipil Maria told me this daily use huipil was is around 10+ years old and was made by her grandaughter, Manuela. She pointed out the "gallo" (rooster), "estrellas" stars and "pajaritas" (small birds) finely brocaded into the weave. Purchased from Maria in 2013. Condition: Fair to Good Significant bleeding of color and some other spotting. Two selvages fine, others with some openness. Moderate wear and a few loose threads. Good