Pants

Item number Sf971 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Trousers, child's, made of bluish-black synthetic fibre with a waistband, one side pocket and an open placket for a fly. Machine and hand sewing are roughly done. The trouser fabric has a herringbone pattern. The pocket is lined with beige jersey and the waistband is lined with hand-woven, recycled shirt cloth.

History Of Use

Bayeta is made by males on the treadle loom and is used for garments that are cut to size and sewn, such as trousers, shirts, skirts and vests. The style, the construction and and the loom used are non-indigenous and derive from Spanish peasant tradition. Handspun sheep's wool is the traditional material, but synthetic yarns are now used. Worn by boys of about 5 years of age for daily use and fiestas.

Cultural Context

male children

Narrative

Woven by Esteban Huatta Cruz and sewn by his wife, Eufrasia Yucra Huatta.

Specific Techniques

Commercial synthetic yarns hand-woven into a 2/2 herringbone twill. Shaped pieces are cut from fabric length and assembled by hand and machine sewing. Facings and linings used for pockets and waistband.