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Blouse3289/32

Blouse made of three rectangular panels of fabric (two eggplant purple and one red, both with strands of metallic fibre throughout), joined together with stitching, and with an opening for the head. The sides are tied together with large pastel multicoloured tassels, tied near the bottom, and again near the top leaving an armhole. Heavily decorated with embroidered floral designs. The neckline is embroidered with a lilac purple scalloped pattern, with a light reddish-brown twisted line within. The bottom edge has a short fringe.

Culture
Maya
Material
fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Zinacantan, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/24

Blouse made of four panels of purple fabric with white weft(?) threads visible in groups of three, attached with a vertical band of black and metallic teal, sides open and stitched in white, with a square opening for the head. Shoulders and bib are embroidered with black, teal diamond designs, and then decorated with red, teal, light blue, orange, light green, pink metallic (Lurex) designs. A thick band of black with metallic teal throughout runs across the hem.

Culture
Maya
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and rayon fibre
Made in
Chenalho, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/41

Blouse made of two panels of red and white fine pinstripe cotton base, folded in half, with a rectangular keyhole opening for the head. The sides and centre are stitched together with sections of coloured thread in pink, purple, dark blue, green and orange. The front and back bib is heavily decorated with embroidery, with different coloured geometric diamond designs on a red background, outlined with rectangles of solid colours. Metallic Lurex thread is used throughout. The armholes also each have a band of embroidery as well as a solid band horizontally across the middle. The bottom edge is unfinished. There are braided purple, blue, green and orange ties at the neckline.

Culture
Maya
Material
cotton fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Aldama, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/39

Blouse made of ten sections of fabric pieced together, with a rectangular keyhole opening for the head. The sides are stitched together and small tapered sleeves are attached at the top. The front and back bib is heavily embroidered with raised wine red designs, and simple geometric designs in light pink, dark pink, light purple, orange and blue. The armholes also each have a band of embroidery, and loop-stitched around the edge in various bright colours. The bottom edge is unfinished. There are twisted pink with orange and dark blue thread ties at the neckline.

Culture
Maya
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Larrainzar, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/40

Blouse made of a rectangular panel of fabric, folded in half, and with an opening for the head. The sides are stitched together with light pink thread leaving armholes. The front is heavily decorated with embroidered geometric and floral designs in bright green, yellow, light pink, dark pink, indigo, violet and light peach as well as blocks of these colours around the neck, armholes and across the abdomen. The neckline is also outlined with embroidered concentric zigzags. The bottom edge is hemmed with light pink stitching. There are twisted yellow ties at the keyhole neckline.

Culture
Maya
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Chamula, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/96

Blouse made of a sheer white fabric. The neck is lined with white lace and applique in black and gold, and dark teal 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 zigzags, with a larger band which extends around the garment. Both the neck and sleeves are lined with white lace with black ribbon woven through, which has ends for tying. The bottom hem is unfinished.

Culture
Maya
Material
synthetic fibre and fibre
Made in
Aguacatenango, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bag3289/92

Small barkcloth bag. Composed of a single rectangular piece of cloth, folded, and then loop-stitched along both sides. A small rounded flap hangs over the open end. A long barkcloth strap is attached to loops on either side of the bag.

Culture
Maya: Lacandon
Material
fig bark, plant fibre and fibre
Made in
Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bag3289/91

Large barkcloth bag. Composed of a single rectangular piece of cloth, folded, and then loop-stitched along both sides. A small rounded flap hangs over the open end. A long barkcloth strap is attached to loops on either side of the bag. There are a few single stitches of orange thread throughout.

Culture
Maya: Lacandon
Material
fig bark, plant fibre and fibre
Made in
Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bracelet3289/88

Bracelet made of seeds threaded through their centres onto black string creating a stacked effect. The beads are dark red. The string is knotted together, with two short lengths extending from the knot, and finished with a single bead.

Culture
Maya: Lacandon
Material
seed and fibre
Made in
Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bracelet3289/87

Bracelet made of seeds threaded lengthwise onto black string. The beads are dark red. The string is knotted together, with two short lengths extending from the knot, and finished with a single bead.

Culture
Maya: Lacandon
Material
seed and fibre
Made in
Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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