Huipil (blouse), Santa Maria Nebaj village, Guatemala. Cotton, metal snaps, 1970s or earlier 26" (66 cm) high by 23" (58.4 cm) wide. Ex. private San Francisco collection The hand-spun white cotton thread of this huipil was hand woven on a back-strap loom in one long cotton panel. It is covered with horizontal bands of supplemental brocaded geometric designs, which include animal, bird, human, chevron and diamond motifs. The scalloped hand-embroidered neckline is closed with two metal snaps. It is open at the sides; see last photo.