Shawl

MOA: University of British Columbia

3248/1

Light brown shawl woven from twisted plant fibre, with dark brown and red-brown dyed fibre incorporated into the weave and used to create patterning. Patterns are in horizontal lines running the length of the shawl and include ladders and diamonds, among other motifs. Long dense fringe is looped at one end, and cut at the other.


  • Type of Item shawl
  • Culture Mexican
  • Material plant fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 25.0 cm, width 171.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Martha Foschi
  • Received from Martha Foschi

  • Made in Oaxaca

  • Creation Date during 1990
  • Collection Date during 1990
  • Ownership Date before June 27, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 27, 2017

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3248/0001