Corte - Indigo Jaspe Skirt Material from Guatemala C_IJ_025 Tortillas "Corte" (skirt)

"Corte" (skirt)

One of her family hand-embroidered beautiful decorative randa cross with vases that holds the panels together  The cotton skirt material was made on a treadle loom or foot-loom probably in San Antonio Paloopo area or a neighboring town

The huipil has 3 panels and the base color is a coffee brown that contrasts well with blues

Mayan Indians

Brocade portions of weave has light wear

Corte - Indigo Jaspe Skirt Material from Guatemala C_IJ_025 Tortillas "Corte" (skirt)Indigo Jaspe Skirt Single panel foot loomed indigo jaspe (ikat) skirt material probably made in Totonicapan to be worn by Mayan women in a number of different villages.. Beautiful indigo and white designs. Material is cotton. Dimensions: Tube skirt material is 35" wide (weft) by 138" long (warp). Weight: 1. 5 lbs Condition: In good used condition. There is a slight line where the skirt was hemmed. Pictures were taken in Wisconsin during winter. Don't