Usila is a Chinanteca town along the Usila River. Huipils and wrap skirts are still worn here by many women. There is a strong textile tradition, many women still use back strap looms to make there beautiful huipils . Bob Freund2/24/2005
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The designs are a blend of brocade and embroidery; there are some examples of the breastplate being dyed with berry juice. On the two huipils in the collection, the detail is incredible on this page are a number of close ups to help the view understand the complexity of these huipils.
The final picture is the other half of the Usila River valley pictured on the first page.

The designs are a blend of brocade and embroidery; there are some examples of the breastplate being dyed with berry juice. On the two huipils in the collection, the detail is incredible on this page are a number of close ups to help the view understand the complexity of these huipils.