Shawl

MOA: University of British Columbia

3448/20

Long rectangular white shawl woven from cotton(?) with open-weave fringe on both ends. The front is embroidered in white silk with large flowers, stems, and circular buds. Some light blue and black thread has been woven into a piece of the fringe.


  • Type of Item shawl
  • Culture Otomi
  • Material cotton fibre, silk fibre
  • Measurements height 203.5 cm, width 65.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Denise Jacques
  • Received from Denise Jacques

  • Made in Mexico

  • Ownership Date before September 16, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on September 16, 2020

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3448/0020