Chichicastenango Gala Huipil from Guatemala. Exquisitely well woven piece with tight silk and cotton brocading on a brown cotton ground. Traditional weft cording showing under brocade motifs on arms. a masterpiece - purchased in 1972 in Chichastenango from an 80) year old woman - was her 'gala' costume piece for many years - circa 1945-50 Excellent condition 33 x 28 inches (84 x 71 cm )