Corte - Indigo Morga Skirt from Nahuala Guatemala C_N_079 venado Made by Francisco Ismatac

Made by Francisco Ismatac

colors mean the different multicolored typical costumes of Guatemala

San Antonio Guatemala Woman's Huipil ---   3 Panel blue and maroon colored huipil with fine hand-embroidered randas on top portion of Huipil

The painting is not stretched and will be shipped in a roll to reduce shipping cost and protect the painting

The huipil shows some wear and a few loose threads

Corte - Indigo Morga Skirt from Nahuala Guatemala C_N_079 venado Made by Francisco IsmatacNahuala Morga This double paneled tube skirt is a medium indigo blue, fine cotton fabric with decorative vertical light blue line designs in the weave. The hand embroidered tight multicolored randa cross holds the panels together The cotton skirt material was made on a treadle loom or foot loom probably in Nahuala or a neighboring town. While the color is a beautiful indigo blue, it is probably a commercial dye. The dimensions of the skirt is 41"