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Woman's blouse (Huipil)

two indigo blue paneled cotton huipil; woven on a back strap loom; nine purple and multicolored zoomorphic brocaded birds (swans) on both sides of each panel; on the shoulders, a 2" wide section divides each panel horizontally with a multicolored geometric brocaded design; 1" brocaded border surrounds the armholes; fine Randa embroidery in purple putting the two panels together; Randa is left open for nursery purposes; neckline is hand embroidered

Date
1985
In our collection
since July the 8th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
27 x 31 in. (68.58 x 78.74 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Cotton, rayon; supplementary weft patterning
Price
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Composition
zinc27%
copper73%