Description:

**Originally Listed At $100**

Central America, Southern Mexico & Guatemala, ca. mid-20th century CE. A vintage purple and white striped cotton Huipil poncho featuring embroidered neck detailing and a burgundy satin hem. The sides are sewn with small armholes. A Huipil is a traditional garment worn by Indigenous women in Mexico and Central America, particularly by those from indigenous communities such as the Zapotecs and Mayans. It is typically a loose-fitting tunic made from woven textiles, often decorated with intricate embroidery or other embellishments that reflect cultural and regional identities. Size: 40" L x 42" W (101.6 cm x 106.7 cm)

Provenance: private Louisville, Colorado, USA collection

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  • Condition: Staining and discoloration throughout, likely from storage. Stains could probably be treated by handwashing or spot cleaning. Textile is intact.

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