Blouse

MOA: University of British Columbia

3289/53

Blouse made of a rectangular panel of fabric, folded in half, and with an opening for the head. The sides are stitched together with red thread leaving armholes. The front is heavily decorated with embroidered geometric and floral designs as well as blocks of various colours around the neck, armholes and across the abdomen. The neckline is also outlined with embroidered concentric zigzags. The bottom edge is hemmed with bright green stitching. There are braided ties at the keyhole neckline.


  • Type of Item blouse
  • Culture Maya
  • Material cotton fibre
  • Measurements height 68.5 cm, width 64.5 cm (overall)

  • Field Collector Laura Osorio
  • Previous Owner Laura Osorio
  • Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation

  • Made in Chamula

  • Creation Date during 2017
  • Collection Date between 2017 and 2018
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3289/0053