Huipil - Nahuala, Smaller Woman's H_NA_13-01 Diego Mendoza The armholes are nicely finished

The armholes are nicely finished with an unusual brocade or crocheted stitch

Inspired by her father

signed "Angelina Quic"  of Mayan Market from the overhead or birds-eye view

An alternative would be to hem the huipil to an equal 21" length

Huipil - Nahuala, Smaller Woman's H_NA_13-01 Diego Mendoza The armholes are nicely finishedNahuala Woman's Huipil Maria told me this daily use huipil was is around 10+ years old and was made by her grandaughter, Manuela. She pointed out the "gallo" (rooster), "estrellas" stars and "pajaritas" (small birds) finely brocaded into the weave. Purchased from Maria in 2013. Condition: Fair to Good Significant bleeding of color and some other spotting. Two selvages fine, others with some openness. Moderate wear and a few loose threads. Good