Blouse Item Number: 3289/94 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Blouse made of a shiny white fabric. The neck is lined with light blue applique, a light blue fabric flower, and white with light blue lace. Below, the fabric is ruched, creating a tight fit, which becomes looser towards the hem. The front of the body is embroidered with rows of varying-sizes of light and dark blue zigzags, with a larger band that extends around the garment. Both the neck and sleeves are lined with white lace with brown ribbon woven through, which has ends for tying.
History Of Use
These blouses were bought from Mayan-speaking women in the rural town of Aguacatenango. The town is known for red/orange huipiles, however regardless of tradition and governmental intervention in folkloric textiles in Chiapas, these more ‘western’ looking lace blouses are now worn by the women in Aguacatenango.
Item History
- Made by Juana Hernandez (Maker) in Aguacatenango, Chiapas, Mexico during 2017
- Collected by Laura Osorio between 2017 and 2018
- Owned by Laura Osorio before April 11, 2018
- Received from Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source) on April 11, 2018
What
- Name
- Blouse
- Identification Number
- 3289/94
- Type of Item
- blouse
- Material
- synthetic fibre and fibre
- Overall
- height 88.0 cm, width 64.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Maya
- Creator
- Juana Hernandez (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Laura Osorio
- Previous Owner
- Laura Osorio
- Received from
- Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Aguacatenango, Chiapas, Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- during 2017
- Collection Date
- between 2017 and 2018
- Ownership Date
- before April 11, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 11, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3289/0094