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Blouse (Huipil)
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Blouse (Huipil)

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Date2005
Mediumcotton, silk, dye and glass beads
DimensionsOverall: 27 x 32 1/2 in. (68.6 x 82.6 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Terms
    Object number2005.44.1
    DescriptionA dramatic explosion of color and design fills the front of this huipil. Against a background of white cotton cloth with purple vertical stripes characteristic of the weaving of Santiago Atitlán, modern weavers have taken to embroidering detailed portraits of the different birds that live in the mountains around Lake Atitlán. In this piece the birds are even decorated with glass beads bought at the local store, which along with the velvet neck and arm trim, make this an extra special daily use huipil. Given how popular Santiago Atitlán textiles have become amongst collectors, this huipil may have been made specifically for sale.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    Artist Unknown
    collected 1932
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blouse (Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blouse (Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blouse (Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blouse (Huipil)
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1932
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    Artist Unknown
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    Artist Unknown
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    Artist Unknown
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