These huipils are from western Guerrero, since I have not actually verified their origins, presented here by type. The most likely source for this huipil is town is Metlatonoc or its environs.

These huipils are from western Guerrero, since I have not actually verified their origins, presented here by type. The most likely source for this huipil is town is Metlatonoc or its environs.Bob Freund 2/14/2005 For more information please contact: info@mexicantextiles.com

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The huipils are woven on a back strap loom, I purchased these huipil in 1971 from a friend and rebosos vendor, that attended a fiesta in Igualapa Guerrero that year. The distinct brocaded figures represent animals and pre Hispanic designs. I have shown photos of these huipil to various collectors and anthropologist including a cultural expert from the State of Guerrero’s offices in Mexico City. All agree that these huipils are from Metlatonoc. Since I have not confirmed this in the town itself I will leave it classified as huipil type 3 in this study.