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SkirtE180 b

Red skirt with yellow stripes that is worn with a blouse (E180 a). The skirt has a rectangular shape. There are narrow vertical stripes in yellow on red ground. There is a narrow horizontal line in black down the centre seam.

Culture
Huave and Ikoots
Material
cotton fibre, rayon fibre and dye
Made in
San Mateo del Mar, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BlouseE180 a

Red damask blouse with yellow embroidery that is worn with a skirt (E180 b). The blouse has a square shape with a round neck and no sleeves. On the front and back is a large embroidered square with alternating bands of a diamond and stripe pattern in yellow and black on red ground. The damask is woven containing a floral motif. The inner lining is red cotton with a white dotted pattern.

Culture
Huave and Ikoots
Material
cotton fibre, rayon fibre and dye
Made in
Juchitan, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LoomE184 a-d

A loom (part a-d) with an unfinished woven wool textile consisting of white striped geometric pattern of circles, ovals and triangles on a dark green ground. The textile is attached to two large, cylindrical shaped wooden sticks (part a). Intertwined in the warp is one cylindrical shaped heddle covered in dark green twine; two bamboo sticks and three flat, rectangular battens with triangular, pointed ends (parts b,c,d).

Culture
Zapotec ?
Material
wool fibre, bamboo grass, wood and dye
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SandalsE188 a-b

Brown leather sandals (parts a-b) with a wide strap across the toes, back and two on the front. The top has a floral decoration with red and green velvet underlay. There are two buckle fastenings on the side. Slight tooling around the edges of the sole. The soles are nailed. Pressed into the sole is a circular stamp reading ‘Mexico’.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
cotton fibre, leather skin, fibre, brass metal and metal
Made in
Yalalag, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DressE202 a

Blue dress with floral pattern. The dress has a white collar, short sleeves and centre opening with a metal snap closures and cloth covered buttons. The floral pattern has flower and leaf motifs in turquoise and green on dark blue ground. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
cotton fibre, dye and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressE206 c

Cream coloured, lacy head cover. Ruffled front and ends with full pleated bottom. The front pieces are sewn shut.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtE206 b

Cream skirt with embroidery and lace. The skirt has a narrow cotton waistband and two ties. Around the centre are large flowers in red, blue and yellow with green stems and leaves on cream ground. Around the bottom is a wide flounce of machine-made cotton lace. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre and dye
Made in
Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ApronE202 b

White apron with printed pattern. The apron has a band around the neck, a narrow bib and full skirt with long ties. The pattern has square outlines in red and blue with a centre bouquet in red, blue and green. Across the lower front are three large bouquets in red, blue and green. On the lower right is a small pocket. All edges have blue trim.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BlouseE181 a

White rectangular blouse (part a) with embroidery and fringe. Beneath the v-neck, gold threads are braided in the centre and the ends hang down in a long double fringe. Embroidered down the centre and side seams are squares in red, orange, yellow, blue and green on white ground. The bottom hem is edged with multicoloured trim. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
rayon fibre, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Yalalag, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressE192 d

Blue and white lace head cover. The upper part is blue lace; the ends are white lace with silver detailing. The The front pieces are sewn shut.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
rayon fibre, fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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