Zunil

Lovely! Large embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of mayan figures and flower baskets. It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).

This is a wonderful and striking corte. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has had the stitching removed, so that it is a full flat piece of fabric. This corte is fairly thick and heavy.

This corte is absolutely beautiful with designs that feature rows of brightly colored mayan figures alternating with rows of flower baskets cascading from the center. The colors are pinks, blues, purples, oranges, yellows and more! There are vertical stripes in varying shades of pinks. The background is black cotton woven fabric. The randa, or area joining the fabric is accented with blue machine embroidered stitching.

Fabric from cortes can be used in a variety of ways, such as table covers, bed covers, curtains, throw pillows, clothing, etc.

This corte is in very good used condition, with perhaps a few loose threads, but little sign of wear

$60.00

SOLD

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