SANTA CRUZ L.L. REBOZO-FROM A GUATEMALAN HUIPIL CULTURE LARGE SHAWL PERFECT FOR THE UPCOMING COLD WEATHER Start Price USD 24.00 Current Price USD 31.88 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 03, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Location sweet home, OR See more about 'SANTA CRUZ L.L. REBOZO-FROM A GUATEMALAN HUIPIL CULTURE' Description This is a nearly new-seldom worn, 2004-Santa Cruz La Laguna REBOSO. It is in excellent wearable and or collectible condition.  Santa Cruz is one of the Municipios of Departmento, Solola', in Guatemala's Western Highlands. It is one of the towns on the North shore of Lake Atitlan. The town is one of the few remaining towns anywhere without access BY MOTOR VEHICLE. There is no diesel smell! The styles of the town are less well known than cities and towns more on the tourist track. The local language is Kakchiquel.This reboso is cotton except for the thin Blue-Green stripes that are warped in cotton/acrylic blend. That same thread is used as weft. Between the thin strips the design is made in Jaspe.  That means the tread is tie dyed twice for each color, so that the drawings emerge when the warp is woven correctly.  The drawings line up relatively well. It is fairly obvious in the photos.The dimensions are 71" length X 21 1/2" wide. There are nicely done braided tassels at each end. The figures are well lined up so the jaspe "reads" easily. This reboso has all the hallmarks of something made to demonstrate socioeconomic status. I know who made it. If you would like a photo please ask.This is a very nice reboso that is exactly correct for its time and place of origin. The thread that goes into this kind of hand made clothing costs more than my starting bid. It is an unimaginable bargain. I know quite a bit about this kind of clothing so feel free to ask questions.Mail free to USA addresses. International addresses will recieve a $4 postage discount. Place a Bid!