Mae Festa 50 Years of Collecting Textiles - Peter Pap Oriental Rugs

CENTRAL AMERICA – Mexico
Blouse
Mid 20 th Century
Chiapas
Plain weave, natural wool, washed
and shrunk after weaving for increased
density. Wool tassels and embroidery
around openings.
77 x 59 cm 30½ x 23 in
Many of the indigenous Mayan people of South
Mexico lived in mountainous areas. In this climate,
wool was often used for these garments, which
were worn by both men and women.
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