Blouse Item Number: 3289/93 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Blouse made of a sheer white fabric. The neck is lined with gold applique, a gold fabric flower and, gold and white 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 gold zigzags, with a larger band that extends around the garment. Both the neck and sleeves are lined with twisted gold embroidery with brown ribbon woven through, which has ends for tying. The bottom hem is unfinished.

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

What

Name
Blouse
Identification Number
3289/93
Type of Item
blouse
Material
synthetic fibre and fibre
Overall
height 68.0 cm, width 83.0 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
3289/0093