Velvet Tehuana Huipil Wall Hanging/Panel. Frida Kahlo Blouse. Oaxaca, Mexico.

This style of embroidery for the Istmo Tehuantepec region of oaxaca are iconic of Oaxaca.
This panel was originally intended to become a blouse that would have been worn to events and for ceremonial purposes. The neck hole has not yet been cut into it.The vast majority now are machine embroidered and do not compare to the one in this listing.
This one is in excellent vintage condition considering the age. Please see the photos for condition.

35 x 23

The last trip to Oaxaca and the Istmo where these are made turned up very few of these old hand embroidered huipiles. I had known that they were hard to come by but not realized how nearly impossible they are to find now. So, this may be it! They are treasures.

If you are interested google Tehuana culture as it is fascinating. A matriarchal society where the feminine ideal is a strong woman of some girth!

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