Huipil (blouse), Sacapulas, El Quiche, Guatemala. Cotton, silk. 1970s or earlier 31" (78.3 cm) wide by 23" (58.4 cm) high. Ex. private San Francisco collection The body of this huipil was hand woven on a back-strap loom in three cotton panels and is decorated with the geometric brocaded designs characteristic of Sacapulas huipiles, representing mountains and stars. The silk applique and hand-embroidered neckline are in the traditional four-lobed design, which is said to represent the four phases of the moon. Note the small bird in the center of the front neckline; this can be a form of signature. Huipiles from Sacapulas are rare. There are dozens more huipil in this collection from the 70s and 80s; if there's a particular village huipil that you are looking for, please email me.