Ixil Highlands huipil

$350.00

Attributed to the Ixil region (Nebaj, Guatemala)

Everyday huipil, all over brocade

Diamonds are widely used Maya symbol for the sun’s daily path across the sky. The horse motifs and dense diamond field point to the Iil highlands, where weaving traditions reflect a landscape of ranching and agriculture.

Attributed to the Ixil region (Nebaj, Guatemala)

Everyday huipil, all over brocade

Diamonds are widely used Maya symbol for the sun’s daily path across the sky. The horse motifs and dense diamond field point to the Iil highlands, where weaving traditions reflect a landscape of ranching and agriculture.