Chiapas Magdalena Huipil
Chiapas Magdalena Huipil

Chiapas Magdalena Huipil


Collection

AFFA Textiles


Identifier

AFFA3


Artist

unknown


Description

This beautiful huipil was woven in the traditional Tzotzil way on a backstrap loom by an artisan woman of the Magdalena community in the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. The pink and red fabric and diamond shape embroidery is characteristic of the Magdalena weaving style.


Medium

textile

Width

33in

Height

24.5in

Length

0.25in

Where Made (Region)

Magdalena, Chiapas

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Nov 20 2020

Name of Donor

Susannah Willms