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Start Over Object name Huipil Collector Leroy W. Hahn Culture or time period Maya
Hearst Museum object titled Huipil, accession number 3-15616, described as White huipil with polychrome embroidery. Information from Mrs. Aminta Hun, a ladina from Guatemala, pers. comm. 1992 (M. Schevill): Backstrap-loomed weaving technique called "Caxquem" (square design). Referenced in "X Balam Q'ue, El Pajaro Sol" by Dr. Dieseldorf, page 15. Embroidery and applique at neck. Circular embroidery motif at neck is called "snails.
Hearst Museum object titled Huipil, accession number 3-15618, described as White rayon huipil with polychrome embroidery. Information from Mrs. Amanda Hun, a ladina from Guatamala, personal communication 1992 (Margot Schevill); Commercially woven rayon cloth. Purchased at the largest store in Coban, called "Deatz" - owned by a
Hearst Museum object titled Huipil, accession number 3-15617, described as White huipil with polychrome embroidery. Information from Mrs. Aminta Hun, a ladina from Guatemala, pers. comm. 1992 (M. Schevill): Backstrap-loomed weaving technique called "Caxquem" (square design). Referenced in "X Balam Q'ue, El Pajaro Sol" by Dr. Dieseldorf, page 15. Embroidery and applique at neck. Circular embroidery motif at neck is called "snails.

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