Woman's Shawl
Date1890s
Place CollectedSanta Cruz del Quiché, El Quiché, Guatemala
MediumTreadle-woven, balance plain and diamond twill weaves, one piece, warps cut at 2 end selvedges, weft yarns carried up one side selvedge.
Weft ppi 54, ppc 22
Cotton handspun; 2 singles, white, hand dyed red, yellow, dark blue, turqoise (faded), medium blue. Silk floss, aqua, purple.
Warp epi 35, epc 14
Cotton handspun, 2 singles, white.
ClassificationsCostumes
Dimensions66.0 x 96.5 cm (26 x 38 in.)
Credit LineGift of Phoebe Apperson Hearst
Terms
Object number1903.03.0149
DescriptionPlain weave only on ends, about 1/4 inch thick. Diamond twill weaves create a textile of great interest. Weft stripes of varying colors and widths. Variations of diamond twill create an unusual pattern.On View
On viewLocations
- Exhibition Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Wing A, The Americas, Gallery 8
1890s
1890s
1900-1902
1900-1902
1900-1902
1900-1902
1900-1902
1880s
(ca. 1495-1505)
20th Century