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Utility Cloth (Tzute)
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Utility Cloth (Tzute)

Artist/Maker Artist Unknown Artist Unknown
Dateearly 20th century
CultureGuatemalan
Mediumcotton, silk and dye
DimensionsOverall: 25 x 32 in. (63.5 x 81.3 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel K. Lothrop
Terms
    Object number58.124.000
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of the Native Americas
    DescriptionUtility cloths are used for many purposes, so women are often free to embroider any design they like upon them. On the natural white cotton and red striped background of this tzute, the weaver used silk to brocade many animals, including hens, turkeys, and horses. She even included a small image of woman in the center of the cloth.
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