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Neck BagNi24

Bag with a cross-stitch design composed of two rows of paired opposing s curves on a red ground, with a set of yellow s curves at the top and a set of blue at the bottom. There is a black cross-stitch border at the mouth and the strap is formed from a single strand of orange beads which has been folded and looped through a braided and knotted extension at the upper corner on the right, then passed through a twisted and knotted extension at the upper corner on the left. There are another two twisted extensions in the middle at the mouth. Two pompoms on a twisted cord extend from each lower corner and four beaded floral squares with rectangular extensions are attached to the bottom of the bag between the pompoms. Five similarly shaped beaded attachments are attached to the front of the body and there are three more on the strap. The sides of the bag are finished in a green cross-knit loop stitch.

Culture
Huichol
Material
wool fibre, cotton fibre, glass, plastic ? and dye
Made in
Jalisco, Mexico and Nayarit, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtNi11

One piece, cotton fabric skirt with folded and stitched seams. There are small folds at the attached waistband; the ends are tied. At the base is a cross-stitch design of eight petal pink flowers in green octagons with orange borders. Above the band are seven frontal eagles with their heads in profile, there are two pointed extensions above heads with a long curl at the back of neck. Their octagonal bodies each have a central flower; fan-like wings extended to sides, triangular tail between legs, claws on legs.

Culture
Huichol
Material
cotton fibre and synthetic dye
Made in
Jalisco, Mexico and Nayarit, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Beaded BraceletNi13

Rectangular beaded bracelet with a length of twisted red yarn attached to each end. The design consists of three double-headed red birds with two opposing curls on tops of their heads, a green diamond at the centre of the body, diamond-shaped wings, and a triangular tail between straight legs. the birds are set against a blue ground with a red border and a small red diamond between two of the birds.

Culture
Huichol
Material
cotton fibre, glass and dye
Made in
Jalisco, Mexico and Nayarit, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Peyote BeltNi12

Peyote belt consisting of seven squares embroidered with geometric designs and joined together with a blue strap at one end and a pink strap at the other. Four of the squares are pouches with a partial opening at the top of each. All of the bags have a cross-knit loop stitch that finishes at the side and top. The cross-stitch designs are as follows (listed in sequence): a diamond pattern with alternating interior designs of squares or crosses; a diamond shape with a scalloped edge and a cross at the centre, each separated by smaller crosses; a series of octagons with concentric crosses at the centre and separated by concentric stepped diamonds; a flower-like design with four stepped square interior petals joined to central square and surrounding flower-like designs composed of z shapes around crosses; a series of bars with interior diamonds that join to create an interlocking diamond around Maltese crosses; a central cross with two squares forming each arm as well as a central square with five smaller squares inside, and these are separated by sets of four squares on a dark blue ground; facing 'c' shapes separated by stepped diamonds with interior crosses.

Culture
Huichol
Material
synthetic fibre ?, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Jalisco, Mexico and Nayarit, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shoulder BagNi23

Shoulder bag with a square body and an off-white woven strap with a band of repeated zigzag lines in pink. The body has a geometric design composed of repeated floral and stepped diamond shapes. The top border has a series of pink and red crosses on yellow bordered in green.

Culture
Huichol
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Jalisco, Mexico and Nayarit, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Short PantsEg55

The shorts have blue band around each leg and around waist. The back is is decorated with yellow and blue starburst patterns. Zigzag trim in fine white braid around each leg and three rows of fine braid also encircles the waist. The front has a starburst pattern and a stylized design in blue, white and gold applique and white and black braid. The waist has a drawstring.

Culture
South India
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagEg65

Fine hand-woven cotton bag with hand straps. White with wide bands of red woven in and a small chain-like embroidered stitch in blue on each side of red band. Bands alternate with three embroidered motifs, in green, blue, and red. Similar design in green and black on handles. Lined with mill cloth; machine sewn on the two sides. Opening bound with black weave.

Culture
Toda
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PonchoNi18

One rectangular piece of cream cotton fabric folded over to form a square sewn at side adjacent to fold, there is a v shaped neck opening at corner. Two sides are open. There is a cross-stitched band, wider at one end with pink eight petal flowers in green octagons. Pink triangles separate octagons at top and base all on an orange ground. Above the band are pink and green birds with flower-like extension at front of beak, diagonal ears, wings and tail feathers.

Culture
Huichol
Material
cotton fibre and synthetic dye
Made in
Jalisco, Mexico and Nayarit, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BlouseNi20

Short blouse with long set in sleeves with folds at cuffs; folded and stitched circular neck opening with front slit; cross-stitch designs at cuffs, shoulders and hem. Cuffs have undulating pink edging with squares on green ground. Shoulder seams and the bottom edge are detailed with a band of eight petal pink flowers in green octagons on an orange ground. Next to the bands are birds in profile with their heads turned backwards over bodies, there are two v-like extensions above each head, octagonal body with central flower, wings extended to sides, fan-like tail between legs.

Culture
Huichol
Material
cotton fibre and synthetic dye
Made in
Jalisco, Mexico and Nayarit, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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God's Eye FigureNi60

Two wooden sticks forming a cross have blue and orange yarn wrapped around the junction to form a diamond pattern. Top end of central stick and cross- stick on left wrapped in unspun wool. Small woven square has orange cross-stitch central design of a female in a skirt. Square attached to top of central stick by orange thread.

Culture
Huichol
Material
cotton fibre, wool fibre, wood and synthetic fibre ?
Made in
Jalisco, Mexico and Nayarit, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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