Skirt
Refajo
70-13-108
From: Guatemala | Momostenango | Department of Totonicapan
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Refajo |
| Object Number | 70-13-108 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Quiche |
| Provenience | Guatemala | Momostenango | Department of Totonicapan |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Description | Green and navy alternating stripes run length of fabric. Jaspe overlaid on stripe base. One of new things appearing for anyone who wants it. Goes into central highland area cities where things are changing rapidly. [$10/corte]. As per Sigrid Meier, "Warp: 40, single, Z twist, navy cotton. Weft: 44, 2 ply, red and yellow, single Z-twist green, purple, bright blue, indigo and white cotton. Balanced plain weave with white overshot pattern." |
| Length | 100 cm |
| Width | 81 cm |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1970 |
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