Shawl Item Number: 3248/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Finely woven shawl. On a black ground are dense stripes made of sketch-style white lines, running the length of the textile. At each end sits a panel of loosely woven fibre, much like lace, with linear and diamond designs incorporated. The panels are finished with a fringe at each end.
Specific Techniques
Appears to be a type of ikat?
Narrative
From northern Argentina.
Item History
- Made in Argentina during 1965
- Owned by Martha Foschi before June 27, 2017
- Received from Martha Foschi (Donor) on June 27, 2017
What
- Name
- Shawl
- Identification Number
- 3248/2
- Type of Item
- shawl
- Material
- cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 63.0 cm, width 209.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Argentine
- Previous Owner
- Martha Foschi
- Received from
- Martha Foschi (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Argentina
When
- Creation Date
- during 1965
- Ownership Date
- before June 27, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on June 27, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3248/0002