Blue wraparound skirt with embroidered bands

Unknown artist

The wrapskirt is woven with industrialized cotton in a step loom. On the wrapskirt, two bands are embroidered with cotton. In an embroidery, the extra threads are added after weaving, when the fabric is finished.A wrap skirt is used by women only to cover the lower part of the body (hips, legs). In terms of function, it is similar to the skirt. A wraparound skirt is a square or rectangular piece of textile that is rolled around the body. This wraparound skirt is intended for daily use.‖ Sumpango is located in the department of Sacatepéquez. In 2007, Sumpango had a population of 33,437, of which 30,516 belong to the Kaqchikel culture.