Blouse (huipil)
supplementary weft patterning, embroidery, appliqué, Three-paneled huipil, heavily brocaded with two-faced brocade technique; brocaded sections are multicolored in bright hues contrasted with a deep burgandy; plain weave lower half is brown. Motif is double-headed eagle at the center and shoulders, vertical zigzags at sides, and horizontal zigzags at top and bottom (feathered serpent?). Black taffeta sunburst motif appliquéd and embroidered at neck opening.
- Date
- c. 1965
- In our collection
- since December the 30th, 2009 up to now
- Dimensions
- 31 1/4 x 33 1/2 in. (79.38 x 85.09 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Cotton, silk, synthetic
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 71% atium 7% zinc 5% cadmium 7% iron 10%