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Cotton Fibre3651/3 a-g

Seven different samples of raw, undyed cotton fibre. There are three samples of cleaned, processed cotton roving: off-white (part a), pale orange-brown (part b), and pale green-brown (part c). Also four bundles of raw natural cotton, with bits of seeds etc. still visible: off-white (part d), pale orange-brown (part e), pale green-brown (part f), and a slightly darker version of the pale green-brown (part g).

Culture
Amusgo
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Xochistlahuaca, Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress3651/2

Handmade huipil made from pale orange-brown, pale green-brown and beige undyed cotton. The dress is made from three vertical, rectangular panels of fabric, joined with stitching, with a U-shaped neckline and openings at the sides for the arms. Decorated with embroidered designs. The design elements include: the pattern of the woven mat the cotton is placed on for beating; pumpkin flowers; crab, and soursop flowers.

Culture
Amusgo
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Xochistlahuaca, Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress3651/1

Handmade huipil made from pale green-brown and beige undyed cotton. The dress is constructed of three vertical, rectangular panels of fabric, joined with stitching; with a U-shaped neckline and openings at the sides for the arms. Decorated with embroidered designs. The design elements include: water; tortoises; marigolds, mountains; Flor de Mayo (May flower); and a conjoined tarantula and water cockroach.

Culture
Amusgo
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Xochistlahuaca, Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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