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Woman's blouse (Huipil)

Two-panel huipil, neck and armholes bound with black velvet. Bands of weft patterning nearly cover this huipil with a combination of European-influence floral designs and traditional geometric patterns (possibly rupaj plato or ceremonial plate). Bands of patterns are separated by very narrow separator rows. Patterning is woven in blue, pink, magenta, yellow, green, white.

Date
late 1960s
In our collection
since June the 30th, 2008 up to now
Dimensions
20 3/4 x 37 1/2 in. (52.7 x 95.2 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Cotton, silk; supplementary weft patterning
Price
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Composition
oxygen85%
atium7%
zinc5%
copper1%
cadmium0%
iron2%