Pants (Pantalones)
Datecollected 1932
Mediumwool and dye
DimensionsOverall: 37 x 23 in. (94 x 58.4 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel K. Lothrop
Object number58.178.000
DescriptionTraditional pantalones worn by Maya men are made from white cotton sewn together from four separate pieces front to back. The simplicity of this particular garment suggests it was not a ceremonial piece, but rather one of everyday use. The typical pinstripe motif is incorporated here, done in a plain navy blue. The majority of the work was probably done on a floor-loom while the embroidery detail at the bottom of the legs was added by hand. The full-length pant would have been secured using a cinturon, or belt. The bright green, pink, magenta, turquoise, and purple color scheme is a signature of textiles done in this region which became much more elaborate throughout the remainder of the 20th century.
