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Object #     2000-34/1
Object name     Dress, Hopikwsa
Culture of Origin     Hopi
Materials     Wool, Dye
Techniques     Twill Weave, Sewn, Dyed, Spun
Dimensions     L: 123.0 cm, W: 110.0 cm
Exhibit Label    

These traditional dresses started out as blankets. Today they are often made from heavy commercial cloth and worn ceremonially, with a light under dress of cotton.

Source     Mr. John A. Putnam
Credit     Gift of John A. Putnam


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