Huipil
Elegantly woven and embroidered huipils were made for special occasions, like weddings and other celebrations. The extravagant use of silk thread to create the feather patterns on the neckline here attest to the weaver’s skill.
Object number81.17.1394
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Cosmic Beings in Mesoamerican and Andean Art, Nov. 10, 2018 - ongoing [on view Nov. 10, 2018 - May 5, 2019].Credit LineGift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
Dimensions28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm)
L.: 85.7 cm
MediumCotton cloth with embroidery
Object number: 81.17.1391
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Object number: 81.17.1395