Head Cloth
Item number Sf417 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number Sf417 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Head cloth formed by three differently sized pieces of black fine twill wool fabric sewn together with blue thread and embroidered with a multicoloured geometric and floral motif border. A narrow red cotton band embroidered with a series of white circles covers the edges.
The tradition of regionally distinctive dress is still a feature of some of the remote villages of highland Peru. The costumes are a mixture of Spanish influence with surviving indigenous aspects and materials. This type of manta, often with less embroidery and less colour (or possibly turned inside out), is typical of everyday wear and is seen everywhere in Tinta. It is laid on the head, framing the face, and extends down the back in the longest direction, held in place with a flat hat with a chin strap.
worn by women
Tinta costumes were for sale in the Cuzco market, made for the tourist trade.
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Head cloth formed by three differently sized pieces of black fine twill wool fabric sewn together with blue thread and embroidered with a multicoloured geometric and floral motif border. A narrow red cotton band embroidered with a series of white circles covers the edges.
worn by women
Tinta costumes were for sale in the Cuzco market, made for the tourist trade.
The tradition of regionally distinctive dress is still a feature of some of the remote villages of highland Peru. The costumes are a mixture of Spanish influence with surviving indigenous aspects and materials. This type of manta, often with less embroidery and less colour (or possibly turned inside out), is typical of everyday wear and is seen everywhere in Tinta. It is laid on the head, framing the face, and extends down the back in the longest direction, held in place with a flat hat with a chin strap.
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