Tzute - Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala

Departamento de Sacatepequez

42"  x  36"

1990's tzute from Santa Maria de Jesus woven in 2 panels on back-strap loom and joined with a decorative randa.  The materials used are cotton, acrylic, and embroidery floss.  The design of this tzute features traditional animal, flower, and diamond figures in the typical pink, purple, green, and blue palette of Santa Maria de Jesus. There are a number of loose threads in this piece but it is a very nice piece.

Tzute refers to a square or rectangular cloth that is usually back-strap woven in the specific village style.  A tzute may be used to carry a baby, to cover a basket, to carry items bought in the market, or it may be used for ceremonial purposes.  Usually, large carrying cloths are called cargadores - used to carry bundles of goods on the head or babies on the back. A tzute diario, or daily use carrying cloth for small purchases and personal possessions is similiar to a purse, an indispensable utilitarian article for the majority of Mayan women. Tzutes, when not being used for carrying, can be worn over the shoulder or folded on the head depending on village tradition.

$122         Item #H219      

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