Corte - Indigo Morga Skirt from Nahuala Guatemala C_N_079 venado The painting is not stretched

The painting is not stretched and will be shipped in a roll to reduce shipping cost and protect the painting

colors mean the different multicolored typical costumes of Guatemala

Made by Francisco Ismatac

deer and other design patterns brocaded on a contrasting black base

Signed " Vasquez" oil painting of  Mayan woman weaving on the shore of Lake Atitlan

Corte - Indigo Morga Skirt from Nahuala Guatemala C_N_079 venado The painting is not stretchedNahuala Morga This double paneled tube skirt is a medium indigo blue, fine cotton fabric with decorative vertical light blue line designs in the weave. The hand embroidered tight multicolored randa cross holds the panels together The cotton skirt material was made on a treadle loom or foot loom probably in Nahuala or a neighboring town. While the color is a beautiful indigo blue, it is probably a commercial dye. The dimensions of the skirt is 41"