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Blouse

MOA: University of British Columbia

3264/1

Huipil, or woman’s shirt. Tunic is made from two long pieces of red wool fabric sewn together vertically, fully open at the sides, with a strip of black velvet at arms and around neck. Front of tunic falls longer than back. Exterior is heavily embroidered with many colours, showing geometric designs at shoulders and waist, interspersed with horizontal strips of fruit and foliage, and multicoloured birds.

  • Narrative

    Purchased by the donor at a market in San Antonio De Aguas Calientes in the summer of 1976.

  • Type of Item blouse
  • Culture Maya
  • Material wool fibre, synthetic fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 70.0 cm, width 67.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Diana Whistler
  • Received from Diana Whistler
  • Made in San Antonio De Aguas Calientes
  • Creation Date during 1976
  • Collection Date during 1976
  • Ownership Date before August 23, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 23, 2017
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3264/0001

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