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Shirt
A woman’s new-style huipil woven in plain-weave with surface float/ back float brocade around the v-shape neck opening, shoulders and sleeves. The brocading is primarily deep red, with small details done in black, yellow, pink, blue, and green. The brocade includes the ch'ix (spines), yaxal na' (blue thread), nekel (neck), nichmal banderex (flowery flag), bechan (snake path), ch'ixal (spiny), and curly designs.
Details
Catalog Number: A77:1:46
Object Name: Shirt
Dimensions:
- Length: 73.70 cm
- Width: 72.40 cm
World Region: North America
Culture Area: Mesoamerica