Unfinished woman's blouse (Huipil)
Off-white ground with pairs of thin red stripes evenly spaced across width, wider stripes at side selvedge edges; intricate patterning in black, resembles European blackwork; birds, rayed diamonds, zigzags are the predominant design motifs; made of wool with some brightly colored silk accents, ie in the birds' wings.
- Date
- 20th century
- In our collection
- since April the 25th, 2012 up to now
- Dimensions
- 38 3/4 x 20 1/2 in. (98.4 x 52.1 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Wool, silk; supplementary weft patterning
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 48% cadmium 35% atium 9% iron 6% oxygen 2%