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Dress3289/46 a-b

Two part dress. Long dress (part a) and an underskirt (part b) with a large lace fringe at the bottom. The embroidery features nearby Becal, in the municipality of Calkini, Campeche. It shows people dancing traditional dances, the women in terno and the men wearing jipi (palm) hats. Elements from the natural environment are also shown, for example red hibiscus flowers, palm trees and other greenery. The underskirt has a cinched elastic waist.

Culture
Mexican
Material
cotton fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Nunkini, Campeche, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress3289/47 a-b

Two part dress. Long dress (part a) and an underskirt (part b) with an open weave or lace fringe in pale teal at the bottom. The skirt is bell-shaped with an elastic waist. The embroidery includes images of pyramids, birds and people. The scene is tropical, lush, floral and verdant.

Culture
Mexican
Material
cotton fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Nunkini, Campeche, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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