Chiapas Tenejapa Huipil


Collection

AFFA Textiles


Identifier

AFFA4


Artist

unknown


Description

This is a traditional Huipil from the Tzotzil community of Tenejapa in Chiapas Mexico.  The huipil was hand made on a backstrap loom and uses natural dyes.


Medium

textile

Width

32in

Height

22in

Length

0.25in

Where Made (Region)

Tenejapa, Chiapas

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Nov 20 2020

Name of Donor

Susannah Willms