Blouse
Huipil
70-13-58A
From: Guatemala | Department of Quezaltenango | Quezaltenango
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Huipil |
| Object Number | 70-13-58A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Guatemala | Department of Quezaltenango | Quezaltenango |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Description | Three breadths. Horizontal red and blue stripes alternating with bands of yellow and purple geometrics. Floral embroidery around neck and along seams. Material is traditional, flower and bird design. New. As per Sigrid Meier, "Warp: 38 epi, single ply, Z twist, one strand, white cotton. Weft: 26 ppi, single ply, Z twist, two strands, white cotton. Balanced plain weave. Three panels, two selvedges each. Woven on a treadle loom." |
| Length | 102.5 cm |
| Width | 108 cm |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1970 |
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