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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.
Other than a few loose threads, this piece is in excellent
condition.
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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