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Totonicipan Cinta with Pom Poms, Vintage Traditional Guatemalan Weaving, Handmade, vintage folk art colors Until the 1950s hair ribbons, or cinta, were a part of every day dress in Guatemala. Weavers, or cinteros, would weave specific patterns & styles to allude to the specific towns & villages in the highlands. The town of Totonicapán was known in the 19th century for their beautiful woven textiles & clothing. This piece is from that town due to its red center & weft-faced designs throughout. The headband has images of human figures & animals, & the ends are complete with polychromatic silk threads. These headbands were woven on a headband loom, which may have originated in Guatemala based on some of the unique features. It allowed the weaver to manipulate the weft using the loom to achieve angles other than right angles. It is made of cotton. Totonicipan Cinta With Pom Poms, Vintage Traditional Guatemalan Weaving, Handmade, Vintage Folk Art Colors
