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Object #     2006-86/532
Object name     Huipil
Culture of Origin     Tsa Jujmi, Usila, Oaxaca State, Mexico
Materials     Cotton Cloth, Thread, Painted, Dye, Ribbon, Lace, rick-rack
Techniques     Four Selvedge Cloth, Dyed, Machine Sewn, Appliqued, Plain Weave, Gauze Weave, Supplementary Weft, Weft Faced
Dimensions     L: 36 in, W: 27 x 35.5 in
Exhibit Label    

Huipils are decorated to represent cultural identity. Their designs can distinguish group, village, and even weaver. Today, younger women may wear commercial blouses or huipils not associated with their family or village.
Source     Ms. Leslie Grace
Credit     Leslie Grace Collection


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