Shawl
Perraje
68-17-15
From: Guatemala | Mixco | Department of Guatemala
Curatorial Section: American
Native Name | Perraje |
Object Number | 68-17-15 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Pocomam |
Provenience | Guatemala | Mixco | Department of Guatemala |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Cotton | Rayon |
Description | Green and purple silk alternating with ikat dyed cotton, knotted fringe at both ends. As per Sigrid Meier, "Warp: 40 epi, 2 singles, Z twist, ikat cotton. 52 epi, 2 singles, purple and green rayon. Weft: 12 ppi, 3 singles, Z twist, indigo cotton. Warp faced plain weave. 1 panel - 2 selvedges." |
Length | 79 cm |
Width | 205 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Josiah Marvel Jr., 1968 |
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