Santa Catarina Palopo Smaller Woman's Huipil ---  Monochromatic pink and a bit of white in these queztals and peacocks brocaded on a contrasting black base. It's a very striking new style.  Girls and younger women in Santa Catarina Palopo started weaving and wearing this new style of huipil five to ten years ago.. The huipil has 3 panels and is woven on a backstrap loom.  Like most Santa Catarina Palopo huipils the thread is a synthetic. 

Condition:   Very good used condition.  The huipil shows light wear and a few loose threads. Sides seams are sewn closed (could be easily opened).  The bottom of the panels are fringed on one side and have selvages on the other side. As with many Santa Catarina Palopo huipils, there is some uneveness to the length of the panels.  It could be hemmed to a even length, if desired.