Huipil - Chichicastenango, Woman's H_CC_17_03 Celeste Mendoza Cisay and thread being wound on

and thread being wound on a warping board or warping frame and other steps prior to weaving on a backstrap loom

It is draped over my couch so may look a bit strange

The  neckline has been modified with a jeweled type trim

The huipil shows moderate fading and wear and a few loose threads

Huipil - Chichicastenango, Woman's H_CC_17_03 Celeste Mendoza Cisay and thread being wound onChichicastenago Woman's Huipil Striking geometric design and colors on this brocaded woman's huipil. Back strap loomed, traditional 3 panel construction with black background (likely cotton). Sun design embroidered around head hole. Brocade seems to have some lustrina (like silk shiny) thread. Condition: Good used condition with a few loose threads and light fairly even fading of black background. Selvages on all panels with some looseness along