Woman's blouse (Huipil), 20th century, 36 3/8 x 46 1/4 in. ( x cm), Cotton; embroidery, Guatemala, 20th century, The use of dark colors, such as deep purple, black, and blue-black, is a primary characteristic of Maya mourning huipiles, both woven and embroidered. The general layout of the garment is similar to the everyday huipil, but the imagery is simplified by the use of a monchromatic palette

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